Months of the Year
| # | Islamic English | Islamic Urdu | Gregorian English | Gregorian Urdu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Muharram | محرم | junary | جنوری |
| 02 | Safar | صفر | Febraury | فروری |
| 03 | Rabi al-Awwal | ربیع الاول | March | مارچ |
| 04 | Rabi al-Thani | ربیع الثانی / ربیع الآخر | April | اپریل |
| 05 | Jumada al-Awwal | جمادی الاول | May | مئی |
| 06 | Jumada al-Thani | جمادی الثانی / جمادی الآخر | June | جون |
| 07 | Rajab | رجب | July | جولائی |
| 08 | Sha’ban | شعبان | August | اگست |
| 09 | Ramadan | رمضان | September | ستمبر |
| 10 | Shawwal | شوال | October | اکتوبر |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi’dah | ذوالقعدہ | November | نومبر |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | ذوالحجہ | December | دسمبر |
Loading events...
Common FAQs About Islamic Calendar
Why does Islam follow a lunar calendar instead of a solar calendar?
Islam follows the lunar calendar because the Quran explicitly instructs Muslims to use the moon's phases for marking time. Allah says: 'They ask you about the new moons. Say, They are measurements of time for the people and for Hajj' (Quran 2:189). The lunar calendar connects worship and festivals to the natural, divine rhythm of the moon's cycles. This system was prescribed by Allah and practiced by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions.
What is the difference between the Islamic (Hijri) and Gregorian calendars?
The main differences are: 1) The Islamic calendar is lunar (based on moon phases) while the Gregorian calendar is solar (based on Earth's orbit around the sun). 2) The Islamic year has 354-355 days, while the Gregorian year has 365-366 days, making the Islamic year about 10-11 days shorter. 3) The Islamic calendar begins in 622 CE (the year of the Hijrah), while the Gregorian calendar begins with the birth of Jesus Christ. 4) Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new moon crescent, while Gregorian months have fixed dates.
Why do Islamic dates change every year on the Gregorian calendar?
Islamic dates change on the Gregorian calendar because the Islamic lunar year is about 10-11 days shorter than the solar Gregorian year. Since Ramadan, Eid, and other Islamic events are fixed on the Hijri calendar, they shift earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar. For example, Ramadan moves backward through the seasons, completing a full cycle every 33 Gregorian years.
Why does the Islamic New Year start on 1 Muharram and not January 1?
The Islamic New Year begins on 1 Muharram, which marks the first month of the Hijri calendar. This calendar was established by Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), the second Caliph of Islam, to commemorate the Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. The Islamic New Year is a time for spiritual reflection and religious resolutions.
What is the significance of Muharram in Islam?
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months during which warfare is forbidden. It's a time for increased prayer, charity, and reflection. The 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura, holds special significance: For Sunni Muslims, it commemorates the liberation of Prophet Musa (Moses) from Pharaoh, and fasting on this day expiates sins of the previous year. For Shiite Muslims, Ashura is a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), at the Battle of Karbala."