Muslims globally rely on the Islamic calendar, also referred to as the Lunar or Hijri calendar, to ascertain the timings of religious occasions and rituals.
This calendar operates on a lunar system, comprising 12 months, where the commencement of each new month coincides with the sighting of a new moon.
Key Islamic Date | Gregorian Date | Hijri Date |
---|---|---|
Al Isra’ wal Mi’raj (The night journey and ascension) | 8th February 2024 | 27th Rajab 1445 |
Shab-e-Barat | 25th February 2024 | 15th Shaban 1445 |
Ramadan begins | 11th March 2024 | 1st Ramadan 1445 |
Laylatul Qadr | 6th April 2024 | 27th Ramadan 1445** |
Eid al Fitr | 10th April 2024 | 1st Shawwal 1445 |
Dhul Hijjah begins | 7th June 2024 | 1st Dhul Hijjah 1445 |
Hajj begins | 14th June 2024 | 8th Dhul Hijjah 1445 |
Day of Arafah | 15th June 2024 | 9th Dhul Hijjah 1445 |
Eid al Adha | 16th June 2024 | 10th Dhul Hijjah 1445 |
Islamic New Year | 7th July 2024 | 1st Muharram 1446 |
Day of Ashura | 16th July 2024 | 10th Muharram 1446 |
*These dates are dependent on moon sightings
** It is widely believed that Laylatul Qadr occurs on the 27th Night of Ramadan, however many scholars recommend focusing on the last 10 nights of Ramadan
Islamic Months
- Muharram
- Safar
- Rabi Al-Awwal
- Rabi Al-Thani
- Jumada Al-Awwal
- Jumada Al-Thani
- Rajab
- Shaban
- Ramadan
- Shawwal
- Dhul Qadah
- Dhu al-Hijjah (month of Hajj)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What is the Islamic Hijri calendar?
Muslims globally utilize the Islamic calendar, also known as the Lunar or Hijri calendar, to mark the timings of religious events and observances. This calendar is structured around 12 lunar months, with each new month commencing upon the sighting of a new moon.
What are the Islamic months?
The Islamic calendar, known as the Hijri calendar, comprises the following 12 months in sequential order:
- Muharram
- Safar
- Rabi al-Awwal
- Rabi al-Thani
- Jumada al-Awwal
- Jumada al-Thani
- Rajab
- Shaban
- Ramadan
- Shawwal
- Dhu al-Qadah
- Dhu al-Hijjah (the month of Hajj)
How many days in the Islamic calendar?
The Islamic calendar, also referred to as the Hijri calendar, encompasses either 354 or 355 days.