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 | 06 January 2027 | 27 Rajab 1448 |
| Shab-e-Barat | 24 January 2027 | 15 Sha‘ban 1448 |
| The 21st of Ramadan | 28 February 2027 | 21 Ramadan 1448 |
| The 23rd of Ramadan | 02 March 2027 | 23 Ramadan 1448 |
| The Importance of the 25th of Ramadan in Islamic History and Faith | 04 March 2027 | 25 Ramadan 1448 |
| Is the 27th of Ramadan the Most Important Night? | 06 March 2027 | 27 Ramadan 1448 |
| The 29th of Ramadan | 08 March 2027 | 29 Ramadan 1448 |
| Eid Al-Fitr | 10 March 2027 | 1 Shawwal 1448 |
| What is Dhul Hijjah? | 08 May 2027 | 1 Thu al-Hijjah 1448 |
| What is the Importance of the Day of Arafah in Dhul Hijjah? | 16 May 2027 | 9 Thu al-Hijjah 1448 |
| Eid Ul-Adha 2027 | 17 May 2027 | 10 Thu al-Hijjah 1448 |
| Islamic New Year | 06 June 2027 | 1 Muḥarram 1449 |
| What is Ashura Day? | 15 June 2027 | 10 Muḥarram 1449 |
| What is Rabi Al-Awwal? | 04 August 2027 | 1 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1449 |
| Mawlid - the Birthday of Muhammad | 15 August 2027 | 12 Rabi‘ al-awwal 1449 |
*Please note that these dates are dependent on the moon sighting
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