Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new moon, which can vary regionally.
The Islamic calendar (Hijri calendar) is a lunar calendar used to track key dates for worship, fasting, charity, and major Islamic events. The Hijri calendar determines the timing of Ramadan, Hajj, Eid, and the sacred months, helping you plan religious observance throughout the year.
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
New Islamic year Start
Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram
12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid
Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)
15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness
First day of Ramadan
21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power
23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power
25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power
First day of Shawwal
9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah
10th Dhul Hijjah
The Hijri calendar follows the lunar cycle, so dates shift about 10-11 days earlier each year. Start dates for each month may vary depending on local moon sightings.
Dates shown here are indicative. For acts of worship tied to specific days, follow guidance from your local mosque or trusted religious authority. You can also refer to our prayer times to ensure your daily prayers align with the Islamic calendar.
Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new moon, which can vary regionally.
It determines the start of each month, ensuring worship and observances are correctly timed.
Yes. This reflects the current Islamic calendar, with estimated dates based on lunar calculations.
Yes - check our prayer times resource for your city to align your daily prayers with the Hijri calendar and key Islamic dates.
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