Muslims around the world use the Islamic calendar (also known as the Lunar or Hijri calendar) to determine the dates of religious events and observances.
The Islamic calendar is based on 12 lunar months – a new month begins when a new moon is sighted
Key Dates within the Islamic Calendar:
1st day of Ramadan – 25th April
Eid ul Fitr – 25th May
1st Dhul Hijjah – 23rd July
Eid ul Adha – 31st July
1st Muharram 1442 – 21st August
10th Muharram – 30th August
* These dates are dependent on moon sightings
Islamic Months:
- Muharram
- Safar
- Rabi Al-Awwal
- Rabi Al-Thani
- Jamada Al-Awwal
- Jamada Al-Thani
- Rajab
- Shaban
- Ramadan
- Shawwal
- Dhul Qadah
- Dhul Hijjah (month of Hajj)
Islamic Calendar 2020
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