Key Islamic Dates 1438H
Important Hijri Holidays & Religious Events
| Key Islamic Event | Gregorian Date | Hijri Date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 02 October 2016 | 1 Muharram 1438H |
| Day of Ashura | 11 October 2016 | 10 Muharram 1438H |
| Mawlid al-Nabi | 11 December 2016 | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal 1438H |
| Al Isra’ wal Mi’raj | 24 April 2017 | 27 Rajab 1438H |
| Shab-e-Barat | 11 May 2017 | 15 Sha'ban 1438H |
| Ramadan Begins | 27 May 2017 | 1 Ramadan 1438H |
| Laylatul Qadr (27th) | 22 June 2017 | 27 Ramadan 1438H |
| Eid al-Fitr | 25 June 2017 | 1 Shawwal 1438H |
| Hajj Begins | 30 August 2017 | 8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1438H |
| Day of ‘Arafah | 31 August 2017 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1438H |
| Eid al-Adha | 01 September 2017 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1438H |
Key Islamic Dates 1438H
The table above lists the major Islamic observances for 1438 Hijri, including Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, the Day of Arafah, Ashura, and Mawlid al-Nabi. All dates follow the Hijri lunar calendar and may vary by 1–2 days based on local moon sighting.
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All dates are approximate and may vary by 1–2 days based on local moon sightings in your country.