Muslims around the world use the Islamic Calendar (also known as the Lunar or Hijri calendar) to determine the dates of religious events and observances. This 2023 Islamic calendar is based on 12 lunar months – a new month begins when a new moon is sighted.
Key Dates in the 2024 Islamic Calendar (Hijri Calendar)
| 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
- Dhul Hijjah (month of Hajj)
