Date | Event | Significance |
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1st Muharram | Islamic New Year | Marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar. |
10th Muharram | Ashura | A day of fasting; commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. |
12th Rabi' al-Awwal | Mawlid al-Nabi | Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). |
27th Rajab | Isra and Mi'raj | Commemorates the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). |
15th Sha'ban | Laylat al-Bara'ah | A night of forgiveness and mercy; a time for prayer. |
1st Ramadan | Start of Ramadan | The month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. |
17th Ramadan | Battle of Badr | The first battle in Islam, marking a significant victory. |
27th Ramadan | Laylat al-Qadr | The Night of Decree; significant for the Quran's revelation. |
1st Shawwal | Eid al-Fitr | Festival of breaking the fast; a day of celebration after Ramadan. |
8th-13th Dhul-Hijjah | Hajj | The annual pilgrimage to Mecca; one of the Five Pillars of Islam. |
9th Dhul-Hijjah | Day of Arafah | A significant day for pilgrims and for fasting. |
10th Dhul-Hijjah | Eid al-Adha | Festival of Sacrifice; commemorates Ibrahim's obedience to Allah. |
1st Rabi' al-Akhir | Start of Rabi' al-Akhir | Fourth month of the Islamic calendar. |
13th Rajab | Birth of Imam Ali | Marks the birth of Imam Ali, an important figure in Islam. |
25th Rajab | Martyrdom of Imam Musa al-Kadhim | Significant for Shia Muslims. |
18th Dhul-Hijjah | Eid al-Ghadir | Celebrates the appointment of Imam Ali as the Prophet's successor (ﷺ). |
29th Sha'ban | Moon Sighting | Marks the end of Sha'ban and start of Ramadan. |