Track important Islamic dates and events at Omar Mosque
The Islamic calendar (Hijri) is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months. It's used to determine Islamic holidays, Ramadan, Eid celebrations, and other important dates.
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Hadith (Muslim)
Understanding the lunar calendar months and their significance
المحرّم
Meaning: Sacred
Significance: First month, one of four sacred months
Events: Day of Ashura (10th Muharram)
صفر
Meaning: Void
Significance: Second month of Islamic calendar
Note: No major Islamic events
ربيع الأول
Meaning: First spring
Significance: Birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Events: Mawlid al-Nabi
ربيع الآخر
Meaning: Second spring
Significance: Fourth month
Note: Also called Rabi' al-Akhir
جمادى الأولى
Meaning: First of parched land
Significance: Fifth month
Historical: Battle of the Trench preparations
جمادى الآخرة
Meaning: Last of parched land
Significance: Sixth month
Note: Also called Jumada al-Akhirah
رجب
Meaning: Respect, honor
Significance: Sacred month, Isra' and Mi'raj
Events: Night Journey (27th Rajab)
شعبان
Meaning: Scattered
Significance: Month before Ramadan
Events: Night of Mid-Sha'ban (15th)
رمضان
Meaning: Burning heat
Significance: Month of fasting, Quran revelation
Events: Fasting, Laylat al-Qadr, Eid al-Fitr
شوّال
Meaning: Raised
Significance: Month after Ramadan
Events: Eid al-Fitr, 6 days of fasting
ذو القعدة
Meaning: The one of truce
Significance: Sacred month, Hajj preparations
Note: One of four sacred months
ذو الحجة
Meaning: The one of pilgrimage
Significance: Hajj month, Eid al-Adha
Events: Hajj, Day of Arafah, Eid al-Adha
Fasting on the 10th of Muharram is recommended. Moses was saved from Pharaoh on this day.
Birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Celebrated with remembrance, prayers, and gatherings.
Night journey and ascension of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to heavens.
Night of forgiveness. Special prayers and seeking forgiveness recommended.
Month of fasting, Quran, Taraweeh prayers, and increased worship.
Festival of breaking the fast. Eid prayer in congregation, charity (Zakat al-Fitr).
Best day of the year. Fasting expiates sins of previous and coming year.
Festival of sacrifice. Eid prayer, Qurbani (sacrifice), and celebration.
The Islamic calendar follows moon cycles, with months beginning at first crescent sighting.
Approximately 11 days shorter than solar year, so dates shift earlier each Gregorian year.
Determines timing of Ramadan, Hajj, Eid celebrations, and other Islamic rituals.
Helps determine best times for optional fasting, night prayers, and special worship days.
Islamic calendar apps for iPhone and Android with prayer times and notifications.
Recommended Apps →Download printable Hijri-Gregorian calendar for the current year.
Sign up for email or SMS reminders for important Islamic dates.
Articles and books about Islamic calendar calculation and history.
Educational Resources →Islamic months begin with verified moon sighting. Local sightings may vary by region.
Dates may differ by one day in different countries based on moon sighting reports.
These dates are calculated estimates. Confirm with local moon sighting committee.
Final dates for Ramadan, Eid, etc., will be announced by Omar Mosque after verification.
Contact our Imam or calendar committee for clarification on dates, moon sightings, or event scheduling.