Hijri Calendar 1445 / 1446 | Islamic Calendar 2024 

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.

*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

1. Muharram
2. Safar
3. Rabi Al-Awwal
4. Rabi Al-Thani
5. Jumada Al-Awwal
6. Jumada Al-Thani
7. Rajab
8. Shaban
9. Ramadan
10. Shawwal
11. Dhul Qadah
12. 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:

1. Muharram
2. Safar
3. Rabi al-Awwal
4. Rabi al-Thani
5. Jumada al-Awwal
6. Jumada al-Thani
7. Rajab
8. Shaban
9. Ramadan
10. Shawwal
11. Dhu al-Qadah
12. 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.