Special Islamic Days

Important dates in the Islamic calendar

AH 1448 AH

Islamic New Year

Important
1 Muharram 1448
June 16, 2026
Passed

Day of Ashura

Important
10 Muharram 1448
June 25, 2026
Passed

Mawlid an-Nabi

Important
12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448
August 25, 2026

Isra and Mi'raj

Important
27 Rajab 1448
January 5, 2027

Mid-Sha'ban

15 Shaban 1448
January 23, 2027

Ramadan Begins

Important
1 Ramadan 1448
February 7, 2027

Laylat al-Qadr

Important
27 Ramadan 1448
March 5, 2027

Eid al-Fitr

Important
1 Shawwal 1448
March 9, 2027

Day of Arafat

Important
9 Dhul Hijjah 1448
May 15, 2027

Eid al-Adha

Important
10 Dhul Hijjah 1448
May 16, 2027

Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (Sawm), prayer, reflection, and community.

  • Muslims fast from dawn until sunset
  • The Quran was first revealed in this month
  • Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) occurs in the last ten nights

Eid Celebrations

Eid al-Fitr

The Festival of Breaking the Fast, celebrated at the end of Ramadan. Muslims give Zakat al-Fitr before the Eid prayer and celebrate with family and community.

Eid al-Adha

The Festival of Sacrifice, commemorating Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. It coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage and involves the Qurbani (animal sacrifice).

Day of Ashura

The 10th day of Muharram. It is a significant day of remembrance in Islam, marking the day Prophet Musa (Moses) and the Israelites were saved from Pharaoh.

Fasting on Ashura is recommended (Sunnah), and it is encouraged to also fast the day before (9th) or after (11th).