The ulama council of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of European Russia announced preliminary dates of Muslim holidays and memorable dates in 2014.
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Mawlid an-Nabi)
11-12th of Rabi al-Awwal / January 12-13
Beginning of Rajab (three months)
1st of Rajab / April 30
Wedding of Prophet Muhammad's parents (Laylat al-Raghaib)
6-7th of Rajab / May 1-2
Ascention and Night Voyage of Prophet Muhammad (Laylat al-Miraj)
26-27th of Rajab / May 25-26
Night of Purification (Laylat al-Baraat)
14-15th of Shaaban / June 12-13
Beginning of Ramadan fast
1st of Ramadan / June 28
Night of Predestination (Laylat al-Qadr)
26-27th of Ramadan / July 2-24
Feast of Breaking the Fast (Uraza Bayram, Eid al-Fitr)
1st of Shawwal / July 28
Beginning of Dhul-Hijjah
1st of Dhul-Hijjah / September 25
Day of Arafah
9th of Dhul-Hijjah / October 3
Feast of Sacrifice (Kurban Bayram, Eid al-Adha)
10th of Dul-Hijjah / October 4
Beginning of new 1435 Hijri year
1st of Muharram / October 25
Day of Ashura
10th of Muharram / November 3