Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Abu Dhabi. Festival observance is not based on the civil date alone: sunrise, Tithi, Nakshatra, lunar month, and location can all affect the selected day. The astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris, while the observance rules follow traditional Panchanga practice.
How to use this festival calendar
- Select the place carefully: Sunrise and Tithi boundaries differ by location, so the listed date can change between cities or countries.
- Read the timings: When a Tithi spans two civil dates, the applicable sunrise, midday, moonrise, or Pradosha rule may decide the observance day.
- Respect your tradition: Smarta, Vaishnava, regional, family, and temple traditions may apply different rules. Use the calendar as a detailed reference and follow your established custom where required.
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Hindu Festivals & Vratas in February 1972
Festival and vrata dates for Abu Dhabi in February 1972:
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 2 February 1972.
- Kalashtami✓ — Monday, 7 February 1972.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 11 February 1972.
- Shani Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 12 February 1972.
- Kumbha Sankramana (06:06 AM) — Sunday, 13 February 1972.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Sunday, 13 February 1972. — A solemn festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with fasting and night-long vigils to honor the overcoming of darkness and ignorance.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 13 February 1972.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Monday, 14 February 1972.
- Somavati Amavasya✓ — Monday, 14 February 1972.
- Phalguna Masarambh✓ — Tuesday, 15 February 1972.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Friday, 18 February 1972.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Sunday, 20 February 1972.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Monday, 21 February 1972.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Monday, 21 February 1972.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 22 February 1972.
- Smarta Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Thursday, 24 February 1972.
- Vaishnava Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 25 February 1972.
- Shani Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 26 February 1972.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 26 February 1972.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Monday, 28 February 1972.
- Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Monday, 28 February 1972. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Monday, 28 February 1972.
- Holi (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 29 February 1972. — The vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 1972
| 02FebruaryWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 5:04 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:53 PM✓ Completed |
| 07FebruaryMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till (8th) 4:20 AM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 11FebruaryFriday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 8:29 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 12 February 1972 07:02 AM - 07:24 AM✓ Completed |
| 12FebruarySaturday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 8:30 AM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 13FebruarySunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 7:47 AM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (06:06 AM) — Punyakala: 07:02 AM - 01:26 PM✓ Completed 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 06:11 PM - 08:45 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 12:10 AM - 01:02 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 14 February 1972 07:01 AM - 06:12 PM✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 13 February 1972 07:02 AM - Monday, 14 February 1972 07:01 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 14 February 1972 07:01 AM |
| 14FebruaryMonday | Amavasya (till (15th) 4:28 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Somavati Amavasya✓ Completed |
| 15FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (16th) 2:06 AM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 18FebruaryFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 5:46 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 20FebruarySunday | Shukla Shashthi (till 12:31 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 21FebruaryMonday | Shukla Saptami (till 10:18 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 22FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 8:27 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 24FebruaryThursday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (25th) 5:25 AM) 🔔Smarta Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 25 February 1972 11:23 AM - 03:51 PM✓ Completed |
| 25FebruaryFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (26th) 5:15 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 26 February 1972 06:52 AM - 07:07 AM✓ Completed |
| 26FebruarySaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (27th) 5:30 AM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 26 February 1972 06:52 AM - Sunday, 27 February 1972 06:51 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 27 February 1972 06:51 AM |
| 28FebruaryMonday | Shukla Purnima (till (29th) 7:11 AM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Holika Dahan (Phalguna Maasa) — Auspicious Time for Holika Dahan: 18:37 - 20:50✓ CompletedThe vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 29FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Purnima (till 7:11 AM) 🔔Holi (Phalguna Maasa)✓ CompletedThe vibrant festival of colors that celebrates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna and the triumph of good over evil. |
This calendar of festivals and important days has been prepared based on the rules given in Hindu scriptures like Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, etc. It has been created for the benefit of all followers of Hinduism worldwide. If you find any mistake in this calendar regarding any festival or any important day, or if any festival related to your region is not included, please inform me by emailing admin@onlinejyotish.com. Thank you for your cooperation.
Glossary: Understanding Hindu Calendar Terms
These terms help explain why a festival date may differ from a printed calendar or a nearby temple:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tithi | A lunar day. It is the time taken by the Moon to move 12 degrees away from the Sun. |
| Nakshatra | One of the 27 divisions along the Moon’s path. Some festivals and Vratas require a particular Nakshatra. |
| Purnimant / Amavasyant | Purnimant months end on Full Moon (North India). Amavasyant months end on No Moon (South India). |
| Smarta vs Vaishnava | Smarta and Vaishnava observances can fall on different dates because their sunrise and Tithi-purity rules are not identical. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Festival dates depend on location, sunrise, the duration of the Tithi, and the rule used for that observance. A temple may also follow a regional Panchanga, a traditional school, or its own established custom. A different date does not automatically mean that either calendar is wrong.
Smarta and Vaishnava traditions apply different sunrise and Dashami-overlap rules. This can place the fast on consecutive dates. Follow the tradition observed by your family, Guru, or temple.
An eclipse can affect worship, fasting, temple schedules, and Sutak observance. The effect depends on visibility at the selected location and on the tradition being followed, so local guidance may still be necessary.
How the dates are prepared: Astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris. Festival-selection rules are maintained from traditional Panchanga references under the guidance of Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma. Regional and sectarian practice can still differ.
City · Year
Abu Dhabi
1972 · February
Asia/Dubai
