There are 12 months in the Islamic calendar, and they begin with the sighting of the new moon.
The months in order are as follows: Muharram, Safar, Rabi-Al Awwal, Rabi-Al Thani, Jumada-Al Awwal, Jumada Al-Thani, Rajab, Shaaban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qadah, and Dhul Hijjah.
Each of these months has a meaning and significance, which can be seen below.
| ISLAMIC EVENT | GREGORIAN DATE* | HIJRI DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Shab-e-Barat | 09 March 2023 | 16 Sha‘ban 1444 |
| What is Ashura Day? | 28 July 2023 | 10 Muḥarram 1445 |
| Islamic New Year | 19 July 2023 | 1 Muḥarram 1445 |
| Eid Al-Fitr | 22 April 2023 | 1 Shawwal 1444 |
| Al Isra' Wal Mi'raj - The Night Journey and Ascension | 17 February 2023 | 26 Rajab 1444 |
| Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah and Qurbani | 20 June 2023 | 1 Thu al-Hijjah 1444 |
| The Aftermath of the Türkiye Earthquakes – How You Can Help | 14 September 2023 | 28 Ṣafar 1445 |
| The Afghanistan Emergency Continues - What Can You Do to Help? | 28 September 2023 | 13 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1445 |
| Visit My Mosque | 22 September 2023 | 7 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1445 |
| The Aftermath of the Pakistan Floods – How You Can Help | 11 October 2023 | 26 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1445 |
| Press Release: Conflict in the Holy Land 14th October 2023 | 14 October 2023 | 28 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1445 |
| Fundraising for UKIM | 28 October 2023 | 13 Rabi‘ at-akhir 1445 |
| Muharram | 30 October 2023 | 15 Rabi‘ at-akhir 1445 |
| Newsletter | 10 November 2023 | 26 Rabi‘ at-akhir 1445 |
| Dua for Fasting in Ramadan | 13 December 2023 | 30 Jumada al-ula 1445 |
| Eid al-Fitr Traditions Around the World | 01 February 2024 | 21 Rajab 1445 |
| The Importance of Charity and Sadaqah in Ramadan | 14 February 2024 | 4 Sha‘ban 1445 |
| The Significance of Observing Taraweeh in Ramadan | 18 March 2024 | 8 Ramadan 1445 |
| 14 Peaks Challenge Let's Conquer Them All Together | 01 May 2024 | 21 Shawwal 1445 |
| Why Do We Celebrate Eid ul-Adha? | 03 June 2024 | 26 Thu al-Qa‘dah 1445 |
| How to Pray Eid Salah | 06 June 2024 | 29 Thu al-Qa‘dah 1445 |
| What is the Importance of the Day of Arafah in Dhul Hijjah? | 14 June 2024 | 7 Thu al-Hijjah 1445 |
| Gaza on the Brink of Devastation: Your Support is Making a Difference, But More is Needed! | 02 August 2024 | 26 Muḥarram 1446 |
| Rebuilding Hope: UKIM’s Shelter Project in Syria | 06 September 2024 | 2 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1446 |
| What is Sadaqah? | 09 September 2024 | 5 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1446 |
| What is Lillah? | 10 September 2024 | 6 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1446 |
| UK Islamic Mission Concludes 49th Annual Convention: A Powerful Day of Unity, Reflection, and Community Building | 13 September 2024 | 9 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1446 |
| What are the 5 Pillars of Islam? | 03 October 2024 | 29 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1446 |
*Please note that these dates are dependent on the moon sighting
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