Explore the Islamic lunar calendar (Hijri) alongside the Gregorian dates. Keep track of important Islamic months, holy days, and upcoming events with ease.
Calendar Date Guide
The Islamic New Year begins on 1st Muharram. Ashura (10th Muharram) marks the day Prophet Musa (Moses) and the Israelites were saved from Pharaoh, and also commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at Karbala.
Arbaeen occurs on the 20th of Safar, marking 40 days after Ashura to remember the martyrs of Karbala.
The 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal is widely celebrated as the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
On the 27th of Rajab, Muslims observe the miraculous night journey (Isra) and ascension to heaven (Mi'raj) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The 15th of Sha'ban is observed as the Night of Forgiveness or Records, where it is believed destinies for the coming year are recorded by Allah.
Ramadan is the holiest month where Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Power), when the Quran was first revealed, is sought in the last 10 odd nights.
The 1st of Shawwal marks Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast, celebrating the successful completion of Ramadan.
The annual obligatory pilgrimage to Mecca, Hajj, takes place from the 8th to the 12th of this sacred month.
The 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah is the Day of Arafah, the holiest day of the Islamic year and the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage. Fasting on this day is highly recommended for non-pilgrims.
The 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah marks Eid al-Adha (The Festival of Sacrifice), honoring Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
The Islamic Calendar (Hijri) is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. Because it is roughly 11 days shorter than the solar Gregorian calendar, Islamic dates shift backwards each year.
The start of an Islamic month is determined by the physical sighting of the new crescent moon (Hilal). This is why dates can sometimes vary by a day depending on geographic location.
