1st Muharram
Islamic New Year
Marks the beginning of the Hijri lunar calendar.
10th Muharram
Day of Ashura
A day of fasting; commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA).
12th Rabi' al-Awwal
Mawlid al-Nabi
The birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
13th Rajab
Birth of Imam Ali (RA)
Marks the birth of Imam Ali (RA) inside the Kaaba.
27th Rajab
Al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj
Commemorates the Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
15th Sha'ban
Shab-e-Barat
Night of Records; a night for seeking forgiveness and mercy.
1st Ramadan
Start of Fasting
Beginning of the holy month of fasting and spiritual reflection.
17th Ramadan
Battle of Badr
Commemorating the first major battle in Islamic history.
21st Ramadan
Martyrdom of Imam Ali (RA)
Observing the martyrdom of the fourth Caliph of Islam.
Last 10 Nights
Laylat al-Qadr
The Night of Power, better than a thousand months.
1st Shawwal
Eid al-Fitr
Festival of breaking the fast at the conclusion of Ramadan.
8th-13th Dhul-Hijjah
The Hajj Days
The annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
9th Dhul-Hijjah
Day of Arafah
The pinnacle of Hajj; a day of intense prayer and fasting for non-pilgrims.
10th Dhul-Hijjah
Eid al-Adha
Festival of Sacrifice commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) devotion.