Islamic Calendar

Calendar Systems

The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar used by Muslims worldwide for religious purposes. It consists of 12 months based on the moon's phases.

Worldwide Lunar Months

1

Muharram

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The first month of the Islamic calendar, considered sacred

2

Safar

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The second month, historically considered unlucky

3

Rabi' al-awwal

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The third month, month of the Prophet's birth

4

Rabi' al-thani

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The fourth month

5

Jumada al-awwal

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The fifth month

6

Jumada al-thani

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The sixth month

7

Rajab

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One of the four sacred months

8

Sha'ban

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The eighth month, month of preparation

9

Ramadan

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The holy month of fasting

10

Shawwal

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The tenth month, month of breaking the fast

11

Dhu al-Qi'dah

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One of the sacred months

12

Dhu al-Hijjah

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The twelfth month, month of Hajj