The Islamic (Hijri) Calendar

The Hijri months

  1. Muharram (sacred)
  2. Safar
  3. Rabi' al-Awwal
  4. Rabi' al-Thani
  5. Jumada al-Awwal
  6. Jumada al-Thani
  7. Rajab (sacred)
  8. Sha'ban
  9. Ramadan
  10. Shawwal
  11. Dhul Qa'dah (sacred)
  12. Dhul Hijjah (sacred)

The Hijri calendar counts from the Prophet's ﷺ migration from Mecca to Medina. Each month begins with the crescent and lasts 29 or 30 days. See the Hijri New Year 1449.

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