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 Months:
MONTH | INFORMATION | |
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The Month of Jamada Al Awwal | Meaning of Jumada Al-Awwal: The first month of summer. | View page |
Shawwal | Meaning of Shawwal: To lift or carry. | View page |
Sha’ban | Meaning of Sha’ban: To branch. | View page |
The Sacred Month of Dhul Hijjah | Meaning of Dhul Hijjah: Inheritor to the pilgrimage. | View page |
The Month of Ramadan | Meaning of Ramadan: Scorching heat. | View page |
Dhul-Qa'dah: Insights into the Islamic Month | Meaning of Dhul Qadah: Master of truce. | View page |
Rajab: Holy Month in the Islamic Calendar | Meaning of Rajab: To respect. | View page |
The Month of Jamada Al-Thani | Meaning of Jumada Al-Thani: The second month of summer. | View page |
Rabi al-Awwal: Significance in the Islamic Calendar | Meaning of Rabi’ Al-Awwal: First spring. | View page |
Rabi al-Thani: Understanding the Islamic Month | Meaning of Rabi’ Al-Thani: Second spring | View page |
The Month of Safar | Meaning of Safar: Void. | View page |
The Sacred Month of Muharram | Meaning of Muharram: Reflection and Renewal | View page |
Significant dates within the Islamic (Hijri) Calendar
SIGNIFICANT DAY | GREGORIAN DATE | HIJRI DATE |
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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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