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Explore important Hijri dates, fasting days, Ramadan, Eid, Hajj milestones, verified historical notes, and recommended actions.

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

Calendar Events

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1 Muharram
Islamic New Year
Important

Islamic New Year

رأس السنة الهجرية

The beginning of a new Hijri year.

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A time to reflect on the Hijrah, renew intentions, and set beneficial spiritual goals.

Recommended actions

Reflect on the Hijrah; make sincere intentions; review personal worship goals.

9 Muharram
Tasu’a
Fasting

Tasu’a

تاسوعاء

The ninth day of Muharram.

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Many Muslims fast this day together with Ashura.

Recommended actions

Fast with Ashura when able.

10 Muharram
Ashura
Fasting

Ashura

عاشوراء

A significant day in Muharram associated with fasting.

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The Prophet ﷺ encouraged fasting on Ashura in gratitude to Allah.

Recommended actions

Fast the ninth and tenth, or the tenth and eleventh, when able.