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IslamicCalendar

Muslims all around the world use the Islamic calendar (the Hirji calendar) to determine the dates of religious events like Ramadan, Eid, and many other significant dates.

Islamic Calendar

There are 12 months in the Islamic calendar, and they begin with the sighting of the new moon.

The months in order are follows: Muharram, Safar, Rabi-Al-Awaal, Jumada-Al-Awwal, Jumada-Al-Thani, Rajab, Shabaan, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qadah and Dhul Hijjah.

Each of these months has a meaning and significance, which can be seen below.

current Islamic year - 1444 A.H

Muharram

Forbidden

Fighting is forbidden during the month to ensure Muslims could go to and from Hajj unharmed.
Fasting during this month is recommended, and the Day of Ashura falls within this time, too.

Learn more about Muharram

Rabi-Al-Awwal

Fighting is forbidden during the month to ensure Muslims could go to and from Hajj unharmed.
Fasting during this month is recommended, and the Day of Ashura falls within this time, too.

Learn more about Rabi-Al-Awwal

Safar

Fighting is forbidden during the month to ensure Muslims could go to and from Hajj unharmed.
Fasting during this month is recommended, and the Day of Ashura falls within this time, too.

Learn more about Safar

Dates to Remember

There are 12 months in the Islamic calendar, and they begin with the sighting of the new moon.

2023 Annual Events and Dates

ISLAMIC EVENT GREGORIAN DATE HIJRI DATE
Ramadan Start 23 March 2023 1 Ramadan 1444
Al Isra'wal Mi'raj (The night journey and Ascension) 18 February 2023 27 Rajab 1444
10dsad 07 March 2024 26 Sha‘ban 1445

Please note that these dates are dependent on the moon sighting