Islamic Calendar

The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, is essential for Muslims worldwide. It not only marks the months of fasting, pilgrimage, and celebration but also helps us connect with our spiritual heritage.

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Islamic Calendar

Islamic Calendar

Islamic Month	English Month	Days	Key Dates	Events
Muharram	July	30 Days	10th Muharram	New Year in the Islamic calendar (1st Muharram). Battle of Karbala (10th Muharram, 680 CE). First month of the Islamic year.
Safar	August	29 Days	27th Safar	Known as the month of migration. Events surrounding the migration to Abyssinia (7th Safar). Continuation of the Battle of Badr preparation.
Rabi' al-Awwal	September	30 Days	12th Rabi' al-Awwal	Celebrations of Mawlid al-Nabi (12th Rabi' al-Awwal). Birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) (570 CE). Emphasis on spreading the teachings of Islam.
Rabi' al-Thani	October	29 Days	25th Rabi' al-Thani	Month of reflection on the teachings of the Prophet. Focus on community service and charity. Time for scholars to gather and discuss (15th Rabi' al-Thani).
Jumada al-Awwal	November	30 Days	1st Jumada al-Awwal	Known for its harsh winter conditions. Focus on Islamic jurisprudence (1st Jumada al-Awwal). Historical significance of early Islamic battles (Battle of Uhud, 15th Jumada al-Awwal).
Jumada al-Thani	December	29 Days	12th Jumada al-Thani	Another month of winter. Continued reflections on the Qur'an. Notable events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) (24th Jumada al-Thani).
Rajab	January	30 Days	27th Rajab	Month of honor and respect. Isra and Mi'raj (Night Journey and Ascension) (27th Rajab, 621 CE). Time for increased worship and reflection.
Sha'ban	February	29 Days	15th Sha'ban	Preparatory month before Ramadan. Night of Bara'at (15th Sha'ban). Increased focus on prayer and charity.
Ramadan	March	30 Days	1st Ramadan	Month of fasting and reflection. Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Decree) (27th Ramadan). Increased prayers and Qur'an recitation.
Shawwal	April	30 Days	1st Shawwal	Eid al-Fitr celebration (1st Shawwal). Month of gratitude and generosity. Focus on charity and community service.
Dhu al-Qi'dah	May	29 Days	8th Dhu al-Qi'dah	Month of rest before Hajj. Importance of pilgrimage (Hajj preparations begin). Time for community gatherings and discussions.
Dhu al-Hijjah	June	30 Days	10th Dhu al-Hijjah	Eid al-Adha celebration (10th Dhu al-Hijjah). Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca (8th - 13th Dhu al-Hijjah). Remembrance of the sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

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