The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, is a lunar calendar followed by Muslims worldwide. It has 12 months based on moon cycles. Because it’s shorter than the Gregorian calendar by about 11 days, Islamic dates shift forward in relation to Gregorian dates each year.
Months of the Islamic Calendar:
- Muharram
- Safar
- Rabiʻ al-Awwal
- Rabiʻ al-Thani
- Jumada al-Awwal
- Jumada al-Thani
- Rajab
- Shaban
- Ramadan (Month of Fasting)
- Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr)
- Dhu al-Qadah
- Dhu al-Hijjah (Month of Hajj)
Hijri vs. Gregorian Dates:
The Islamic calendar year is shorter than the Gregorian calendar year. This means Islamic dates fall on different Gregorian dates each year. The start of each Islamic month is determined by the sighting of the new moon.
Important Dates in 2024 (1445/1446):
- Passed:
- Ramadan: March – April 2024 (approximate)
- Eid al-Fitr: April 10th, 2024 (approximate)
- Upcoming:
- Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice): June 16th, 2024
- Islamic New Year: July 7th, 2024 (1st Muharram 1446)
Islamic Calendar 2024
| Key Islamic Date | Gregorian Date | Hijri Date |
|---|---|---|
| Al Isra’ wal Mi’raj (The night journey and ascension) | 8th February 2024 | 27th Rajab 1445 |
| Shab-e-Barat | 25th February 2024 | 15th Shaban 1445 |
| Ramadan begins | 11th March 2024 | 1st Ramadan 1445 |
| Laylatul Qadr | 6th April 2024 | 27th Ramadan 1445** |
| Eid al Fitr | 10th April 2024 | 1st Shawwal 1445 |
| Dhul Hijjah begins | 7th June 2024 | 1st Dhul Hijjah 1445 |
| Hajj begins | 14th June 2024 | 8th Dhul Hijjah 1445 |
| Day of Arafah | 15th June 2024 | 9th Dhul Hijjah 1445 |
| Eid al Adha | 16th June 2024 | 10th Dhul Hijjah 1445 |
| Islamic New Year | 7th July 2024 | 1st Muharram 1446 |
| Day of Ashura | 16th July 2024 | 10th Muharram 1446 |
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