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 |
|---|---|---|
| What is Rabi Al-Awwal? | 15 September 2024 | 10 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1446 |
| Mawlid - the Birthday of Muhammad | 17 September 2024 | 12 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1446 |
| The 21st of Ramadan | 01 April 2024 | 21 Ramadan 1445 |
| The 23rd of Ramadan | 03 April 2024 | 23 Ramadan 1445 |
| The 29th of Ramadan | 09 April 2024 | 29 Ramadan 1445 |
| The Importance of the 25th of Ramadan in Islamic History and Faith | 05 April 2024 | 25 Ramadan 1445 |
| Is the 27th of Ramadan the Most Important Night? | 07 April 2024 | 27 Ramadan 1445 |
| Shab-e-Barat | 26 February 2024 | 16 Sha‘ban 1445 |
| What is Ashura Day? | 16 July 2024 | 9 Muḥarram 1446 |
| Islamic New Year | 08 July 2024 | 1 Muḥarram 1446 |
| Eid Al-Fitr | 10 April 2024 | 1 Shawwal 1445 |
| Al Isra' Wal Mi'raj - The Night Journey and Ascension | 07 February 2024 | 27 Rajab 1445 |
*Please note that these dates are dependent on the moon sighting
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