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Islamic Calendar

The Islamic calendar, or Hijri, is based on 12 lunar months. This Islamic calendar page for 2025, has key dates that all Muslims should know about.

Islamic Calendar

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The Islamic calendar, otherwise known as the Hijri calendar, follows the lunar year. This means that Islamic months start and end in accordance with the sighting of the new moon.

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As a result, these months will fall on different dates in the Gregorian calendar every year. Every Islamic month is significant in its own way, and the importance of each is listed below.

The Month of Jamada Al Awwal

The month of Jumada Al-Awwal is otherwise known as Jumada Al-Ula, and the name derives from an Arabic term meaning dry parched land. This dryness indicates the beginning of Summer.

Shawwal

The month of Shawwal is otherwise known as the Month of Reward and is renowned for Shawwal fasting, in which Muslims reflect on and continue with the teachings of Ramadan.

Sha’ban

The month of Sha’ban is often regarded as the Neglected Month; however, since this is the month that precedes Ramadan, Sha’ban fasting is incredibly common.

The Sacred Month of Dhul Hijjah

The month of Dhul Hijjah is the holiest of all in the Islamic calendar, as this is when the Hajj pilgrimage takes place. The start of Dhul Hijjah brings many benefits, especially for those who partake in Dhul Hijjah fasting and refrain from cutting nai

The Month of Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is one of the most well-known Islamic months across the globe, due to Muslims partaking in a month-long fast during this time.

Dhul-Qa'dah: Insights into the Islamic Month

The month of Dhul Qadah is another sacred month in which the initiation of fighting is prohibited, whilst both sins and good deeds are considered more significant.

Rajab: Holy Month in the Islamic Calendar

The month of Rajab is a sacred one, in which Muslims will make Du’a for Rajab via fasting and other methods. Fighting is prohibited during this month, and the effects of good deeds or sins are amplified.

The Month of Jamada Al-Thani

The month of Jumada Al-Awwal may also be called Jumada Al-Akhirah and, like Jumada Al-Awwal, the name derives from the Arabic word for land devoid of rain.

Rabi al-Awwal: Significance in the Islamic Calendar

The month of Rabi’ Al-Awwal is also described as the Birth of the Beloved, as this marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in addition to his death.

Rabi al-Thani: Understanding the Islamic Month

The month of Rabi’ Al-Thani is also sometimes called Jumada Al-Akhirah, and it’s recommended to recite the Holy Qur’an daily in this month, as it is every other month.

The Month of Safar

The month of Safar is known as the Month of Distinction and got its name due to many homes being vacant during this month. Allah (SWT) instructed Muslims to travel to Medina to avoid the ongoing battles in the month.

The Sacred Month of Muharram

The month of Muharram is synonymous with the month of Allah (SWT). Muslims across the globe partake in the 10th Muharram fasting in order to honour the Day of Ashura.

Islamic Months:

MONTH INFORMATION
The Month of Jamada Al Awwal

Meaning of Jumada Al-Awwal: The first month of summer.

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Shawwal

Meaning of Shawwal: To lift or carry.

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Sha’ban

Meaning of Sha’ban: To branch.

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The Sacred Month of Dhul Hijjah

Meaning of Dhul Hijjah: Inheritor to the pilgrimage.

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The Month of Ramadan

Meaning of Ramadan: Scorching heat.

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Dhul-Qa'dah: Insights into the Islamic Month

Meaning of Dhul Qadah: Master of truce.

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Rajab: Holy Month in the Islamic Calendar

Meaning of Rajab: To respect.

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The Month of Jamada Al-Thani

Meaning of Jumada Al-Thani: The second month of summer.

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Rabi al-Awwal: Significance in the Islamic Calendar

Meaning of Rabi’ Al-Awwal: First spring.

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Rabi al-Thani: Understanding the Islamic Month

Meaning of Rabi’ Al-Thani: Second spring

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The Month of Safar

Meaning of Safar: Void.

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The Sacred Month of Muharram

Meaning of Muharram: Reflection and Renewal

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Significant dates within the Islamic (Hijri) Calendar

SIGNIFICANT DAY GREGORIAN DATE HIJRI DATE
Eid ul-Fitr 30 March 30 Ramadan
The Islamic New Year 27 June 1 Muḥarram
The Day of Ashura 06 July 10 Muḥarram
Shab-e-Barat 14 February 15 Sha‘ban
Ramadan Begins 01 March 1 Ramadan
Dhul Hijjah Begins 29 May 1 Thu al-Hijjah
Al Isra’ wal Mi’raj (The Night Journey and Ascension) 27 January 27 Rajab
Laylatul Qadr 27 March 27 Ramadan
The 12th of Rabi Al-Awwal 05 September 12 Rabi‘ al-awwal
Eid al-Adha: Significance and Celebration 07 June 10 Thu al-Hijjah
The Day of Arafah 06 June 9 Thu al-Hijjah

* These dates are dependent on moon sightings

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