Islamic calendar 2027 · Safar / Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH
August 2027 Islamic calendar
August 2027 begins on 28 Safar 1449 and ends on 29 Rabi al-Awwal 1449. Key dates this month: Mawlid 14 Aug.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 229 | 31 Rab I | 42 | 53 | 64 | 75 |
| 86 | 97 | 108 | 119 | 1210 | 1311 | 1412Mawlid |
| 1513White Day | 1614White Day | 1715White Day | 1816 | 1917 | 2018 | 2119 |
| 2220 | 2321 | 2422 | 2523 | 2624 | 2725 | 2826 |
| 2927 | 3028 | 3129 |
- Ramadan
- Eid
- Key date
- White Day (13, 14, 15)
- Friday
- Tashreeq (no fasting)
Key dates in August 2027
| Date (expected) | Hijri | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 14 August 2027 | 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 | Mawlid an-Nabi (12 Rabi al-Awwal) The 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, marked by many communities. Scholars differ on whether it should be observed. |
Hijri months starting this month
- Tuesday 3 August 2027: 1 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH (expected)
Dates are expected (Umm al-Qura, ±1 day). Where your community sights the moon, the day can differ; follow your local mosque or authority.
Fasting days and Fridays in August
White Days: Sunday 15 August 2027, Monday 16 August 2027, Tuesday 17 August 2027. These are the 13th, 14th and 15th of the Hijri month, voluntary fasts the Prophet ﷺ recommended to Abu Dharr (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 761).
Mondays and Thursdays: 9 voluntary fasting days this month: Mon 2, Thu 5, Mon 9, Thu 12, Mon 16, Thu 19, Mon 23, Thu 26, Mon 30. Deeds are presented on these days and the Prophet ﷺ liked to be fasting then (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 747); he fasted Mondays as the day he was born (Sahih Muslim 1162).
Fridays this month: 6, 13, 20, 27 August. See how to pray Jumu'ah.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hijri months fall in August 2027?
August 2027 falls in Safar / Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH. Rabi al-Awwal 1449 AH is expected to begin on Tuesday 3 August 2027.
When is Mawlid in 2027?
Mawlid an-Nabi (12 Rabi al-Awwal) is expected on Saturday 14 August 2027 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449). A local moon sighting can move it by one day.
When are the White Days in August 2027?
They fall on Sunday 15 August 2027, Monday 16 August 2027, Tuesday 17 August 2027 (the 13th to 15th of the Hijri month).
Which days can I fast voluntarily in August 2027?
Outside Ramadan, the Mondays and Thursdays (9 this month) and the White Days are the regular voluntary fasts. Fasting is not allowed on Eid or the days of Tashreeq.
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Download Niyat for iPhone Get it on Google PlayThis calendar follows the same Umm al-Qura dates as the Hijri calendar. Sources: Jami' at-Tirmidhi 747 and 761; Sahih Muslim 1141 and 1162; Sahih al-Bukhari 1990. A planning aid, not a fatwa.