Important Islamic Dates
Here are the tables that combine the Islamic calendar with Hijri and Gregorian dates for the Current and upcoming years, listing key Islamic dates. Simply press on the sidebar of your desired month and get details.
Islamic Calendar 2024
Islamic Calendar 2024
Note: 7th July 2024 is the 1st Muharram.
The Year 2024 Important Islamic Events
| Islamic Event | Hijri Date | Gregorian Date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram 1446 | July 19, 2024 |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram 1446 | July 28, 2024 |
| Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) | 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1446 | March 10, 2024 |
| Start of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan 1446 | April 10, 2024 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal 1446 | May 10, 2024 |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 | June 16, 2024 |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 | June 17, 2024 |
*Dates may vary based on moon sightings.
Islamic Calendar 2025
Islamic Calendar 2025
Note: 27th June 2025 is the 1st Muharram.
The Year 2025 Important Islamic Events
| Islamic Event | Hijri Date | Gregorian Date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram 1447 | June 27, 2025 |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram 1447 | July 6, 2025 |
| Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) | 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1447 | September 15, 2025 |
| Start of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan 1447 | March 20, 2025 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal 1447 | April 19, 2025 |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 | June 16, 2025 |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 | June 17, 2025 |
Islamic Calendar 2026
Islamic Calendar 2026
Note: 16th June 2026 is the 1st Muharram.
The year 2026 Important Islamic Events
| Islamic Event | Hijri Date | Gregorian Date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram 1449 | July 7, 2027 |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram 1449 | July 16, 2027 |
| Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) | 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1449 | October 26, 2027 |
| Start of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan 1449 | April 29, 2027 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal 1449 | May 29, 2027 |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 | July 5, 2027 |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 | July 6, 2027 |
Islamic Calendar 2027
Islamic Calendar 2027
Note: 6th June 2027 is the 1st Muharram.
The year 2027 Important Islamic Events
| Islamic Event | Hijri Date | Gregorian Date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram 1449 | July 7, 2027 |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram 1449 | July 16, 2027 |
| Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) | 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1449 | October 26, 2027 |
| Start of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan 1449 | April 29, 2027 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal 1449 | May 29, 2027 |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 | July 5, 2027 |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1449 | July 6, 2027 |
Islamic Calendar 2028
Islamic Calendar 2028
Note: 26th May 2028 is the 1st Muharram.
The year 2028 Important Islamic Events
| Islamic Event | Hijri Date | Gregorian Date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram 1450 | June 25, 2028 |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram 1450 | July 4, 2028 |
| Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) | 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1450 | October 14, 2028 |
| Start of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan 1450 | March 19, 2028 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal 1450 | April 18, 2028 |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1450 | June 14, 2028 |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1450 | June 15, 2028 |
Islamic Calendar 2029
Islamic Calendar 2029
Note: 15th May 2029 is the 1st Muharram.
The year 2029 Important Islamic Events
| Islamic Event | Hijri Date | Gregorian Date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram 1451 | June 14, 2029 |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram 1451 | June 23, 2029 |
| Prophet’s Birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) | 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1451 | October 4, 2029 |
| Start of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan 1451 | March 8, 2029 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal 1451 | April 7, 2029 |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1451 | June 3, 2029 |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1451 | June 4, 2029 |
12 Islamic Months with Names and Georgian Dates.
| Islamic Month | Description | Approximate Gregorian Month |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram | First month of the Islamic calendar, considered sacred. | August – September |
| Safar | Traditionally considered a month of misfortune. | September – October |
| Rabi’ al-Awwal | Celebrated as the month of the Prophet’s birth. | October – November |
| Rabi’ al-Thani | Fourth month in the Islamic calendar. | November – December |
| Jumada al-Awwal | Fifth month in the Islamic calendar. | December – January |
| Jumada al-Thani | Sixth month in the Islamic calendar. | January – February |
| Rajab | Considered a holy month. | February – March |
| Sha’ban | Precedes the fasting month of Ramadan. | March – April |
| Ramadan | Observed as a month of fasting. | April – May |
| Shawwal | Marks the end of Ramadan. | May – June |
| Dhu al-Qi’dah | A sacred month. | June – July |
| Dhu al-Hijjah | Includes Hajj pilgrimage. | July – August |
Importance of the Islamic Calendar
The Hijri Calendar, or the Islamic Calendar, is of great significance to Muslims around the globe. It is connected to the Islamic religion, culture and history of any nation and serves much more than just a record of the passage of time. The Islamic Calendar is set on a lunisolar system meaning the year is divided into twelve months cycles which begin with sighting the new moon. Thus, there is a seamless relationship between the religion, its practices and the seasons.
Cultural Activities in Relation to the Islamic Calendar
A central work of the Hijri Calendar is to mark and fulfill vital religious duties. Important holidays like Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the Hajj pilgrimage are all based on the lunar calendar. They permit Muslims to make adjustments in their day-to-day activities alongside the main obligations of their faith which supports their spiritual self and devotion.
Accenting Critical Moments in Islamic History Through the Calendar
The Islamic calendar works something more than keeping time; it mentions important actions of Islamic history. Its first month is Muharram, which begins with the Hijra, the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina. This is one of the most important things in Islamic history, and by following the Hijri calendar, Muslims celebrate the beginning moments of their religion and continue to honor the essential milestones that influenced Islamic civilization.