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Faith calendars
The sacred days of seven traditions, each kept by its own calendar. See them, plan around them, and add the ones that matter to you to your phone.
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new moon, so many communities confirm each date locally; every day begins at sunset the evening before.
- Laylat al-Bara'ahThe night of 15 Sha'ban, kept with prayer by many Muslims, especially in South Asia. Begins at sundown the evening before Expected date: may move by a day with the sighting of the moon
- Ramadan beginsThe month of fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer and charity. Begins at sundown the evening before Expected date: may move by a day with the sighting of the moon
- Laylat al-QadrThe Night of Power, commonly observed on the 27th night of Ramadan. Begins at sundown the evening before Expected date: may move by a day with the sighting of the moon
- Eid al-FitrThe festival that ends Ramadan. Begins at sundown the evening before Expected date: may move by a day with the sighting of the moon
- Day of ArafahThe high point of the Hajj; many Muslims fast this day. Begins at sundown the evening before Expected date: may move by a day with the sighting of the moon
- Eid al-AdhaThe Festival of Sacrifice, at the end of the Hajj. Begins at sundown the evening before Expected date: may move by a day with the sighting of the moon
- Islamic New Year1 Muharram, the start of the Hijri year. Begins at sundown the evening before Expected date: may move by a day with the sighting of the moon
- Ashura10 Muharram: a day of fasting for many Sunni Muslims and of mourning for Imam Husayn for Shia Muslims. Begins at sundown the evening before Expected date: may move by a day with the sighting of the moon
- Mawlid al-NabiThe birth of the Prophet Muhammad, marked by many Muslims. Begins at sundown the evening before Expected date: may move by a day with the sighting of the moon
- Isra and Mi'rajThe Prophet's Night Journey and Ascension. Begins at sundown the evening before Expected date: may move by a day with the sighting of the moon
- Laylat al-Bara'ahThe night of 15 Sha'ban, kept with prayer by many Muslims, especially in South Asia. Begins at sundown the evening before Expected date: may move by a day with the sighting of the moon
Every tradition is shown by its own calendar and in its own words. If a date is wrong for your community, tell us and we will correct it. Contact