They ask you [O Prophet] about the phases of the moon. Say, "They are a means for people to determine time and pilgrimage."

[2:189]

IslamCal provides for a quick and easy way for Muslims to keep in sync with the Hijri calendar (the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycles) and the important dates and events, many of which are associated with significant virtues and historical importance. IslamCal strives to educate Muslims about important dates that Allah ﷻ and His Messenger ﷺ have emphasized and, as a result, enable us to take advantage of these special days and magnified rewards.

1 • MUHARRAM

1

Islamic New Year

10

Day of 'Ashura

2 • SAFAR

3 • RABI Al-AWWAL

*12

Maulid an-Nabi - Birthday of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

4 • RABI Al-THANI

5 • JUMADA Al-AWWAL

6 • JUMADA Al-THANI

7 • RAJAB

*27

Isra' and Mi'raj

8 • SHA'BAN

15

The Night of Salvation

9 • RAMADAN

1

Beginning of Ramadan

Laylatul Qadr

The Night of Decree (to be found in the odd-numbered of the last 10 nights)

10 • SHAWWAL

1

Eid ul-Fitr

11 • DHUL QA'DAH

12 • DHUL HIJJAH

1-10

First 10 Days - the most blessed days of the year

8

Beginning of Hajj

9

Day of 'Arafah

10

Eid ul-Adha

11-13

Days of Tashreeq - Eating, Drinking, and Remembering Allah

* There is a difference of opinions on the exact dates of these noted events

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Days

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Moon Phases

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History

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