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 1999
Festival and vrata dates for Abu Dhabi in February 1999:
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 3 February 1999.
- Kalashtami✓ — Monday, 8 February 1999.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 12 February 1999.
- Kumbha Sankramana (04:30 AM) — Saturday, 13 February 1999.
- Shani Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 13 February 1999.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Sunday, 14 February 1999. — 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, 14 February 1999.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Monday, 15 February 1999.
- Phalguna Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 17 February 1999.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Friday, 19 February 1999.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Sunday, 21 February 1999.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 23 February 1999.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 23 February 1999.
- Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 26 February 1999.
- Shani Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 27 February 1999.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 27 February 1999.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 1999
| 03FebruaryWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 7:27 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:49 PM✓ Completed |
| 08FebruaryMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till (9th) 5:12 AM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 12FebruaryFriday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 11:03 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 13 February 1999 07:01 AM - 08:14 AM✓ Completed |
| 13FebruarySaturday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 11:54 AM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (04:30 AM) — Punyakala: 07:01 AM - 01:25 PM✓ Completed 🔔Shani Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 14FebruarySunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 12:06 PM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 06:12 PM - 08:46 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 12:10 AM - 01:02 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 15 February 1999 11:39 AM - 06:13 PM✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 14 February 1999 07:01 AM - Monday, 15 February 1999 07:00 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 15 February 1999 07:00 AM |
| 15FebruaryMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 11:39 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 17FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 9:08 AM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 19FebruaryFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (20th) 2:47 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 21FebruarySunday | Shukla Shashthi (till 10:02 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 23FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 5:41 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 26FebruaryFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 12:48 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 27 February 1999 06:51 AM - 08:04 AM✓ Completed |
| 27FebruarySaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 11:46 AM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 27 February 1999 06:51 AM - Sunday, 28 February 1999 11:05 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 28 February 1999 11:05 AM |
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
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
1999 · February
Asia/Dubai
