Important Dates In Islam

Date Event Significance
1st MuharramIslamic New YearMarks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar.
10th MuharramAshuraA day of fasting; commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.
12th Rabi' al-AwwalMawlid al-NabiCelebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
27th RajabIsra and Mi'rajCommemorates the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
15th Sha'banLaylat al-Bara'ahA night of forgiveness and mercy; a time for prayer.
1st RamadanStart of RamadanThe month of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
17th RamadanBattle of BadrThe first battle in Islam, marking a significant victory.
27th RamadanLaylat al-QadrThe Night of Decree; significant for the Quran's revelation.
1st ShawwalEid al-FitrFestival of breaking the fast; a day of celebration after Ramadan.
8th-13th Dhul-HijjahHajjThe annual pilgrimage to Mecca; one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
9th Dhul-HijjahDay of ArafahA significant day for pilgrims and for fasting.
10th Dhul-HijjahEid al-AdhaFestival of Sacrifice; commemorates Ibrahim's obedience to Allah.
1st Rabi' al-AkhirStart of Rabi' al-AkhirFourth month of the Islamic calendar.
13th RajabBirth of Imam AliMarks the birth of Imam Ali, an important figure in Islam.
25th RajabMartyrdom of Imam Musa al-KadhimSignificant for Shia Muslims.
18th Dhul-HijjahEid al-GhadirCelebrates the appointment of Imam Ali as the Prophet's successor (ﷺ).
29th Sha'banMoon SightingMarks the end of Sha'ban and start of Ramadan.