Islamic Lunar Calendar
Today: 28 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH
Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH
رَبِيع الثَّانِي
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Hijri Months
Upcoming Islamic Events — Next 2 Years (Oct 2026 – Dec 2028)
Tabular / Umm al-Qura estimates for planning. Actual dates depend on local moon sighting and may shift ±1 day. Dates are shown in Gregorian with the corresponding Hijri date.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 · 1 Jumada al-Awwal 1448
New Hijri month begins — a good time for voluntary fasts and Quran goals.
Wed, 11 Nov 2026 · 1 Jumada al-Thani 1448
New Hijri month begins.
Thu, 10 Dec 2026 · 1 Rajab 1448
One of the four sacred months begins. Increase istighfar and prepare for Shaban and Ramadan.
Tue, 5 Jan 2027 · 27 Rajab 1448
Night Journey and Ascension — the night the five daily prayers were ordained. Observed with prayers and Seerah study.
Sat, 9 Jan 2027 · 1 Shaban 1448
Month of preparation for Ramadan — the Prophet ﷺ fasted most of Shaban.
Sat, 23 Jan 2027 · 15 Shaban 1448
Night of Forgiveness — pray at night, fast the day, seek pardon and make dua.
Sun, 7 Feb 2027 · 29 Shaban 1448 (eve)
Taraweeh prayers begin after Isha on the eve of Ramadan (subject to moon sighting).
Mon, 8 Feb 2027 · 1 Ramadan 1448
First day of fasting — the holy month of Quran, mercy and Laylat al-Qadr begins.
Wed, 24 Feb 2027 · 17 Ramadan 1448
Anniversary of the first Quran revelation and the Battle of Badr (2 AH).
Sat, 27 Feb 2027 · 20 Ramadan 1448
Anniversary of the peaceful conquest of Makkah (8 AH).
Sun, 28 Feb 2027 · 21 Ramadan 1448
First of the odd nights of the last 10 nights — seek the Night of Power.
Tue, 2 Mar 2027 · 23 Ramadan 1448
Odd night of the last 10 nights — increase Qiyam, dua and charity.
Thu, 4 Mar 2027 · 25 Ramadan 1448
Odd night of the last 10 nights.
Fri, 5 Mar 2027 · 26 Ramadan 1448
Last Friday of Ramadan — farewell Friday observed with extra prayer and charity.
Sat, 6 Mar 2027 · 27 Ramadan 1448
Most widely observed Night of Power — better than a thousand months (Quran 97).
Mon, 8 Mar 2027 · 29 Ramadan 1448
Final odd night and moon-sighting night for Shawwal.
Tue, 9 Mar 2027 · 1 Shawwal 1448
Festival of Breaking the Fast — Eid prayer, Zakat al-Fitr and celebration. Takbeer from the night before.
Wed, 10 Mar 2027 · 2 Shawwal 1448
Eid continues; the recommended six fasts of Shawwal may begin.
Thu, 8 Apr 2027 · 1 Dhul Qadah 1448
One of the four sacred months and one of the Hajj months begins.
Fri, 7 May 2027 · 1 Dhul Hijjah 1448
The most virtuous days of the year for good deeds, fasting and dhikr.
Fri, 14 May 2027 · 8 Dhul Hijjah 1448
Pilgrims enter ihram and proceed to Mina — Hajj rites begin.
Sat, 15 May 2027 · 9 Dhul Hijjah 1448
The pinnacle of Hajj. Fasting expiates the past and coming year for non-pilgrims.
Sun, 16 May 2027 · 10 Dhul Hijjah 1448
Festival of Sacrifice — Eid prayer, Qurbani/Udhiya and Hajj rites in Mina.
Mon, 17 May 2027 · 11–13 Dhul Hijjah 1448
Days of takbeer, celebration and stoning of Jamarat (until May 19).
Mon, 24 May 2027 · 18 Dhul Hijjah 1448
Event of Ghadir Khumm — observed by Shia Muslims.
Sun, 6 Jun 2027 · 1 Muharram 1449
Start of Hijri year 1449 — one of the four sacred months begins.
Mon, 14 Jun 2027 · 9 Muharram 1449
Day before Ashura — recommended to fast with Ashura.
Tue, 15 Jun 2027 · 10 Muharram 1449
Fasting expiates the previous year. Also marks the martyrdom at Karbala (61 AH).
Mon, 5 Jul 2027 · 1 Safar 1449
New Hijri month begins.
Sat, 24 Jul 2027 · 20 Safar 1449
40 days after Ashura — day of remembrance observed by Shia Muslims.
Tue, 3 Aug 2027 · 1 Rabi al-Awwal 1449
Month of the Prophet’s ﷺ birth — Seerah study and durood recommended.
Sat, 14 Aug 2027 · 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1449
Birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — observed by Sunni Muslims with gatherings and charity.
Thu, 19 Aug 2027 · 17 Rabi al-Awwal 1449
Birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — observed by Shia Muslims.
Fri, 1 Oct 2027 · 1 Jumada al-Awwal 1449
New Hijri month begins.
Sun, 31 Oct 2027 · 1 Jumada al-Thani 1449
New Hijri month begins.
Mon, 29 Nov 2027 · 1 Rajab 1449
One of the four sacred months begins.
Sat, 25 Dec 2027 · 27 Rajab 1449
Night Journey and Ascension — observed with night prayers and Seerah study.
Wed, 29 Dec 2027 · 1 Shaban 1449
Month of preparation for Ramadan.
Wed, 12 Jan 2028 · 15 Shaban 1449
Night of Forgiveness — pray at night, fast the day.
Thu, 27 Jan 2028 · 29 Shaban 1449 (eve)
Taraweeh begins after Isha on the eve of Ramadan (subject to moon sighting).
Fri, 28 Jan 2028 · 1 Ramadan 1449
First day of fasting — holy month begins.
Sun, 13 Feb 2028 · 17 Ramadan 1449
Anniversary of the first revelation and the Battle of Badr.
Wed, 16 Feb 2028 · 20 Ramadan 1449
Anniversary of the peaceful conquest of Makkah (8 AH).
Thu, 17 Feb 2028 · 21 Ramadan 1449
Odd night of the last 10 nights.
Fri, 18 Feb 2028 · 22 Ramadan 1449
Last Friday of Ramadan.
Sat, 19 Feb 2028 · 23 Ramadan 1449
Odd night of the last 10 nights.
Mon, 21 Feb 2028 · 25 Ramadan 1449
Odd night of the last 10 nights.
Wed, 23 Feb 2028 · 27 Ramadan 1449
Most widely observed Night of Power.
Fri, 25 Feb 2028 · 29 Ramadan 1449
Final odd night and moon-sighting night for Shawwal.
Sat, 26 Feb 2028 · 1 Shawwal 1449
Festival of Breaking the Fast — Eid prayer, Zakat al-Fitr and celebration.
Sun, 27 Feb 2028 · 2 Shawwal 1449
Eid continues; the six fasts of Shawwal may begin.
Mon, 27 Mar 2028 · 1 Dhul Qadah 1449
One of the four sacred months and Hajj months begins.
Wed, 26 Apr 2028 · 1 Dhul Hijjah 1449
The most virtuous days of the year for good deeds and fasting.
Wed, 3 May 2028 · 8 Dhul Hijjah 1449
Pilgrims enter ihram and proceed to Mina.
Thu, 4 May 2028 · 9 Dhul Hijjah 1449
The pinnacle of Hajj; fasting expiates two years for non-pilgrims.
Fri, 5 May 2028 · 10 Dhul Hijjah 1449
Festival of Sacrifice — Eid prayer, Qurbani and Hajj rites.
Sat, 6 May 2028 · 11–13 Dhul Hijjah 1449
Days of takbeer and celebration (until May 8).
Sat, 13 May 2028 · 18 Dhul Hijjah 1449
Event of Ghadir Khumm — observed by Shia Muslims.
Thu, 25 May 2028 · 1 Muharram 1450
Start of Hijri year 1450 — sacred month of Muharram begins.
Fri, 2 Jun 2028 · 9 Muharram 1450
Day before Ashura — recommended fast.
Sat, 3 Jun 2028 · 10 Muharram 1450
Fasting expiates the previous year.
Sat, 24 Jun 2028 · 1 Safar 1450
New Hijri month begins.
Thu, 13 Jul 2028 · 20 Safar 1450
40 days after Ashura — observed by Shia Muslims.
Sun, 23 Jul 2028 · 1 Rabi al-Awwal 1450
Month of the Prophet’s ﷺ birth.
Thu, 3 Aug 2028 · 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1450
Birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — observed by Sunni Muslims.
Tue, 8 Aug 2028 · 17 Rabi al-Awwal 1450
Birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — observed by Shia Muslims.
Wed, 20 Sept 2028 · 1 Jumada al-Awwal 1450
New Hijri month begins.
Thu, 19 Oct 2028 · 1 Jumada al-Thani 1450
New Hijri month begins.
Sat, 18 Nov 2028 · 1 Rajab 1450
One of the four sacred months begins.
Thu, 14 Dec 2028 · 27 Rajab 1450
Night Journey and Ascension.
Sun, 17 Dec 2028 · 1 Shaban 1450
Month of preparation for Ramadan 1450 (Jan 2029).
Sources: Umm al-Qura / tabular Hijri calendar cross-checked with IslamicCalc & Fiqh Council tables. Ramadan, Shawwal and Dhul-Hijjah dates are confirmed only after moon sighting — always verify with your local mosque.