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Hijri Calendar

Masjid al-Nabawi at sunrise

Islamic Calendar

The Islamic calendar (Hijri calendar) is a lunar calendar used to track key dates for worship, fasting, charity, and major Islamic events. The Hijri calendar determines the timing of Ramadan, Hajj, Eid, and the sacred months, helping you plan religious observance throughout the year.

Islamic Calendar

Muharram 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
Jun 2026 - Jul 2026
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Muharram

Muharram begins the Islamic year. The Day of Ashura marks the martyrdom of the Prophet’s (ﷺ) Imam Hussain (رضي الله عنه), and many historic events.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

Safar 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
Jul 2026 - Aug 2026
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Safar

Safar is a month to remain steady in prayer, charity, and good deeds as Muslims continue their daily acts of faith.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

Rabi al-Awwal 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
Aug 2026 - Sep 2026
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Rabi al-Awwal

Rabi al-Awwal is known as the month when Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was born to guide humanity towards kindness and mercy.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

Rabi al-Thani 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
Sep 2026 - Oct 2026
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Rabi al-Thani

Rabi al-Thani is a time to continue learning about Islam and following the Prophet’s ﷺ teachings in daily life.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

Jumada al-Awwal 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
Oct 2026 - Nov 2026
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Jumada al-Awwal

Jumada al-Ula is a quiet month in the Islamic calendar focused on regular worship, charity, and good deeds.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

Jumada al-Thani 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
Nov 2026 - Dec 2026
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Jumada al-Thani

Jumada al-Thaniyah continues the rhythm of prayer, kindness, and preparing for the sacred months ahead.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

Rajab 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
Dec 2026 - Jan 2027
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Rajab

Rajab is one of the four sacred months mentioned by Prophet Muhammad, a time to increase prayer and good deeds.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

Sha'ban 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
Jan 2027 - Feb 2027
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Sha'ban

Sha'ban comes before Ramadan. Many increase their worship and prepare for the month of fasting.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

Ramadan 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
Feb 2027 - Mar 2027
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Ramadan

Ramadan is the holiest month. Muslims fast daily, pray more, give charity, and remember the revelation of the Qur’an.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

Shawwal 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
Mar 2027 - Apr 2027
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Shawwal

Shawwal begins with Eid al-Fitr. Many also fast six days and continue the good habits built during Ramadan.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

Dhu al-Qadah 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
Apr 2027 - May 2027
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Dhu al-Qadah

Dhul Qa'dah is one of the sacred months when fighting was forbidden. Many prepare for the Hajj pilgrimage.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

Dhu al-Hijjah 1,448
Muharram
Safar
Rabi al-Awwal
Rabi al-Thani
Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Thani
Rajab
Sha'ban
Ramadan
Shawwal
Dhu al-Qadah
Dhu al-Hijjah
May 2027 - Jun 2027
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

Significance of Dhu al-Hijjah

Dhul Hijjah is the month of Hajj. Muslims perform pilgrimage and celebrate Eid al-Adha, honouring Prophet Ibrahim’s (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ ) devotion.

  • Jun 16
    New Hijri year 16 Jun 2026 (Tue)

    1st Muharram 1448 AH

    New Islamic year Start

  • Jun 25
    Day of Ashura Muharram 25 Jun 2026 (Thu)

    10th Muharram 1448 AH

    Day of Ashura - 10th Muharram

  • Aug 25
    12th Rabi Al Awwal 25 Aug 2026 (Tue)

    12th Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH

    12th Rabi Al Awwal - Mawlid

  • Jan 05
    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj 05 Jan 2027 (Tue)

    27th Rajab 1448 AH

    Al Isra' wal Mi'raj (The night journey and ascension)

  • Jan 23
    Shab-e-Barat 23 Jan 2027 (Sat)

    15th Shaban 1448 AH

    15th Shaban - Night of Forgiveness

  • Feb 08
    Ramadan 08 Feb 2027 (Mon)

    1st Ramadan 1448 AH

    First day of Ramadan

  • Feb 28
    Laylatul Qadr 28 Feb 2027 (Sun)

    21st Ramadan 1448 AH

    21st night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 02
    Laylatul Qadr 02 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    23rd Ramadan 1448 AH

    23rd night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 04
    Laylatul Qadr 04 Mar 2027 (Thu)

    25th Ramadan 1448 AH

    25th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 06
    Laylatul Qadr 06 Mar 2027 (Sat)

    27th Ramadan 1448 AH

    27th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 08
    Laylatul Qadr 08 Mar 2027 (Mon)

    29th Ramadan 1448 AH

    29th night of Ramadan - Night of Power

  • Mar 09
    Eid al-Fitr 09 Mar 2027 (Tue)

    1st Shawwal 1448 AH

    First day of Shawwal

  • May 15
    Day of 'Arafah 15 May 2027 (Sat)

    9th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    9th Dhul Hijjah - Day of Arafah

  • May 16
    Eid al-Adha 16 May 2027 (Sun)

    10th Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH

    10th Dhul Hijjah

The Hijri calendar follows the lunar cycle, so dates shift about 10-11 days earlier each year. Start dates for each month may vary depending on local moon sightings.

Dates shown here are indicative. For acts of worship tied to specific days, follow guidance from your local mosque or trusted religious authority. You can also refer to our prayer times to ensure your daily prayers align with the Islamic calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why do dates differ by location?

    Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new moon, which can vary regionally.

  • Why is moon sighting important?

    It determines the start of each month, ensuring worship and observances are correctly timed.

  • Is this the current Islamic calendar?

    Yes. This reflects the current Islamic calendar, with estimated dates based on lunar calculations.

  • Can I see prayer times along with the Islamic calendar?

    Yes - check our prayer times resource for your city to align your daily prayers with the Hijri calendar and key Islamic dates.

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