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Significant Days of the Islamic Calendar for 2008
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Gregorian Date
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Significant Days and Nights
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Islamic Date
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10 January, 2008
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Muharram (Islamic New Year)
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1 Muharram, 1429
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19 January, 2008
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Day of Âshurah (10th Day)
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10 Muharram, 1429
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20 March, 2008
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Birth of Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)
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12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, 1429
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31 July, 2008
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Laylatul Mérâj - Eve (Ascension to Heaven)
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27 Rajâb, 1429
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17 August, 2008
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Laylatul Barâ'at (Night of Emancipation)
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15 Shabân, 1429
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1 September, 2008
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Commencement of Ramadhân (Fasting)
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1 Ramadhân, 1429
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1 October, 2008
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Eid-ul-Fitr (Termination of Fasting)
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1 Shawwâl, 1429
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7 December, 2008
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Day of Hajj (Pilgrimage)
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9 Dhu al Hijjah, 1429
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8 December, 2008
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Eid-ul-Adha (Day of Sacrifice)
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10 Dhu al Hijjah, 1429
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29 December, 2008
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Muharram (Islamic New Year)
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1 Muharram, 1430
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NB. All dates are subject to the sighting of the moon and are therefore not final. |
