Islamic Calendar

Today is 2 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH

Upcoming events

1 Muharram

Islamic New Year

The first day of Muharram marks the Islamic New Year and the start of the Hijri calendar.

10 Muharram

Day of Ashura

A day of fasting commemorating the parting of the sea for Prophet Musa (AS).

12 Rabi al-Awwal

Mawlid an-Nabi

The birthday of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

27 Rajab

Isra and Miraj

The Night Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

15 Sha'ban

Laylat al-Baraat

The night of forgiveness in the middle of Sha'ban.

1 Ramadan

Start of Ramadan

The first day of Ramadan, the month of fasting.

27 Ramadan

Laylat al-Qadr

The Night of Power, when the Quran was first revealed. Better than a thousand months.

1 Shawwal

Eid al-Fitr

The festival of breaking the fast, celebrated at the end of Ramadan.

9 Dhu al-Hijjah

Day of Arafah

The most important day of Hajj — pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat.

10 Dhu al-Hijjah

Eid al-Adha

The festival of sacrifice, marking the completion of Hajj.