Islamic Calendar & Sacred Times
Ramadan, Eid, Hajj, sacred months, Friday, and voluntary fasts.
Islamic Calendar
A simple guide to the Hijri calendar, the lunar months, moon sighting, and how Islamic dates move through the seasons.
Seek KnowledgeRamadan
The month of fasting, Qur’an, suhoor, iftar, night prayer, charity, Laylat al-Qadr, i‘tikaf, and preparing for Eid al-Fitr.
Seek KnowledgeEid al-Fitr
The celebration after Ramadan, including zakat al-fitr, Eid salah, gratitude, family joy, and the adab of this blessed day.
Seek KnowledgeHajj and the Days of Dhul Hijjah
The first ten days, Hajj, Arafah, Mina, Muzdalifah, takbir, sacrifice, and why these days are among the greatest times for good deeds.
Seek KnowledgeEid al-Adha
The Eid of sacrifice, connected to Ibrahim عليه السلام, obedience to Allah, Eid salah, udhiyah, takbir, and sharing with others.
Seek KnowledgeMuharram and Ashura
Muharram as a sacred month, the day of Ashura, the rescue of Musa عليه السلام, and the Sunnah guidance about fasting.
Seek KnowledgeRajab and Sha‘ban
Two important months before Ramadan: Rajab as a sacred month, Sha‘ban as a month of extra fasting, preparation, authentic guidance, and avoiding weak or invented claims.
Seek KnowledgeFriday: The Blessed Day
Jumu‘ah, ghusl, going early, listening to the khutbah, sending salawat, dua on Friday, and weekly renewal of faith.
Seek KnowledgeVoluntary Fasts in Islam
A guide to Sunnah fasts outside Ramadan, including Mondays and Thursdays, white days, Shawwal, Arafah, Ashura, Sha‘ban, Muharram, and the fast of Dawud عليه السلام.
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