Islamic calendar

Hijri calendar and key Islamic dates for the current year.

Muharram

  • • 1 Muharram — Islamic New Year
  • • 10 Muharram — Day of Ashura (fast recommended)

Rabi ul-Awwal

  • • 12 Rabi ul-Awwal — Mawlid season (reflection on Seerah)

Rajab

  • • 27 Rajab — Night of Isra wal-Miraj (extra worship)

Sha'ban

  • • 15 Sha'ban — Night of Bara'ah
  • • End of Sha'ban — Ramadan moon sighting

Ramadan

  • • Entire month — Obligatory fasting
  • • Last 10 nights — Laylatul Qadr
  • • 27 Ramadan — Most likely Laylatul Qadr

Shawwal

  • • 1 Shawwal — Eid ul-Fitr
  • • First 6 days of Shawwal — Optional fasts

Dhul Hijjah

  • • 1-9 Dhul Hijjah — Best days of the year
  • • 9 Dhul Hijjah — Day of Arafah (fast recommended)
  • • 10 Dhul Hijjah — Eid ul-Adha