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Important Islamic Dates in 1997

Ramadan
January 10, 1997 - 1 Ramadan 1417 (Fri)
This is the date when fasting begins.
Taraweh prayers starts the previous night.


Night of Power
February 4, 1997 - 26 Ramadan 1417 (Tue)


Eid-ul Fitr Day
February 8, 1997 - 1 Shawwal 1417 (Sat)


Hajj Begins
April 15, 1997 - 8 Dhul Hijjah 1417 (Tue)


Day of Arafah
April 16, 1997 - 9 Dhul Hijjah 1417 (Wed)


Eid-al Adha
April 17, 1997 - 10 Dhul Hijjah 1417 (Thu)
Note: In North America and Europe, FCNA and ECFR has decided that Eid al-Adha be celebrated on the same date as in Makkah during Hajj.


Islamic New Year / Muharram 1
May 7, 1997 - 1 Muharram 1418 (Wed)


Day of Ashura
May 16, 1997 - 10 Muharram 1418 (Fri)


Mawlid (Birth) of the Prophet(pbuh)
July 16, 1997 - 12 Rabi Al Awwal 1418 (Wed)


Isra & Miraj
November 27, 1997 - 27 Rajab 1418 (Thu)


Mid Shaban (Night of Barat)
December 15, 1997 - 15 Shaban 1418 (Mon)


Ramadan
December 30, 1997 - 1 Ramadan 1418 (Tue)
This is the date when fasting begins.
Taraweh prayers starts the previous night.


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