Islamic Holidays
Major Islamic holidays and observances. Dates vary by lunar calendar. See our Islamic Calendar for exact dates each year.
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. It falls on the 1st of Shawwal. Muslims celebrate with prayer, feasting, and giving charity (Zakat al-Fitr). It is a day of joy and gratitude.
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) occurs on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, during the Hajj pilgrimage. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family and the needy.
Ashura
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram. For Sunni Muslims, it commemorates the day Allah saved Prophet Musa (Moses) from Pharaoh. Many fast on this day. For Shia Muslims, it marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at Karbala.
Laylatul Qadr (Lailat-ul-Qadr)
The Night of Power, when the Quran was first revealed. It is one of the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th). Worship on this night is better than a thousand months. Muslims seek it through intense prayer and devotion.
Isra and Miraj
Commemorates the Prophet's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem (Isra) and his ascension to heaven (Miraj). It occurred on the 27th of Rajab. During this journey, the five daily prayers were ordained.
Mawlid (Mawlid an-Nabi)
The birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), observed on the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal. Celebrations vary by region and tradition. Some Muslims observe it with gatherings and remembrance; others do not celebrate it as a religious obligation.
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