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 |
|---|---|---|
| Al Isra' Wal Mi'raj - The Night Journey and Ascension | 16 January 2026 | 27 Rajab 1447 |
| Shab-e-Barat | 03 February 2026 | 15 Sha‘ban 1447 |
| The 21st of Ramadan | 10 March 2026 | 21 Ramadan 1447 |
| The 23rd of Ramadan | 12 March 2026 | 23 Ramadan 1447 |
| The Importance of the 25th of Ramadan in Islamic History and Faith | 14 March 2026 | 25 Ramadan 1447 |
| Is the 27th of Ramadan the Most Important Night? | 16 March 2026 | 27 Ramadan 1447 |
| The 29th of Ramadan | 18 March 2026 | 29 Ramadan 1447 |
| Eid Al-Fitr | 20 March 2026 | 1 Shawwal 1447 |
| What is Dhul Hijjah? | 18 May 2026 | 1 Thu al-Hijjah 1447 |
| What is the Importance of the Day of Arafah in Dhul Hijjah? | 26 May 2026 | 9 Thu al-Hijjah 1447 |
| Eid Ul-Adha 2026 | 27 May 2026 | 10 Thu al-Hijjah 1447 |
| Islamic New Year | 17 June 2026 | 1 Muḥarram 1448 |
| What is Ashura Day? | 26 June 2026 | 10 Muḥarram 1448 |
| What is Rabi Al-Awwal? | 15 August 2026 | 1 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1448 |
| Mawlid - the Birthday of Muhammad | 26 August 2026 | 12 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1448 |
*Please note that these dates are dependent on the moon sighting
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