The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri, Lunar Hijri, Muslim or Arabic calendar, is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 lunar months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to determine the proper days of Islamic holidays and rituals, such as the annual period of fasting and the proper time for Hajj. The civil calendar of almost all countries where the religion is predominantly Muslim is the Gregorian calendar. Notable exceptions to this rule are Iran and Afghanistan, which use the Solar Hijri calendar.
Today's Hijri date is: Sun 1445/05/19AH (03-12-2023AD)
| Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Dhul-Hijjah 10 | Eid Al-Adha | Eid Al-Adha is a significant Islamic festival commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. |
| Dhul-Hijjah 18 | Eid Al-Ghadeer | Eid al-Ghadeer is a commemorative day observed by Muslims, celebrating the appointment of Ali ibn Abi Talib as the successor to Prophet Muhammad. |
| Muharrum 1 | Islamic New Year | Muharram 1st marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar year and is a significant day for Muslims worldwide, initiating a period of reflection and remembrance, Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (as), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, during the Battle of Karbala. |
| Muharrum 10 | Ashura | The 10th of Muharrum is regarded as a day or mourning and reflection, marking the day of which Imam Hussain (as) and his companions were massacred in Karbala. |
| Rabi’ul-Awwal 9 | Eid Al-Zahra | Fatima Zahra, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad, holds a highly revered position in Islam and is seen as an embodiment of moral excellence, spiritual wisdom, and unwavering devotion to Allah (swt). |