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Hijri Months Muharram: The Sacred First Month of the Islamic Calendar By TodayIslamicDate.com EditorialUpdated: September 20265 min read Muharram is the first month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar and one of the four sacred months in Islam. Its name literally means ‘forbidden’ or ‘sacred’, referring to the prohibition of warfare during this month — a…

Hijri Months Shawwal: Eid al-Fitr and the Six Fasts of Shawwal By TodayIslamicDate.com EditorialUpdated: September 20265 min read Shawwal (شوال) is the tenth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. The month of Eid al-Fitr and the six fasts of Shawwal — whose reward equals fasting the entire year. In this complete guide, we cover the…

Hijri Months Ramadan: The Complete Guide to the Holy Month of Fasting By TodayIslamicDate.com EditorialUpdated: September 20265 min read Ramadan (رمضان) is the ninth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. The holiest month in Islam — the month of fasting, the Quran’s revelation, and Laylat al-Qadr. In 2026, Ramadan 1447 is expected from February 18…

Hijri Months Shaban: Virtues, Fasting and Shab-e-Barat (15th Night) By TodayIslamicDate.com EditorialUpdated: September 20265 min read Shaban (شعبان) is the eighth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. The Prophet’s (PBUH) most beloved month for voluntary fasting — Shaban is the neglected month between Rajab and Ramadan, and its 15th night is the famous Shab-e-Barat. In…

Hijri Months Rajab: The Sacred Month of Allah — Virtues and Worship By TodayIslamicDate.com EditorialUpdated: September 20265 min read Rajab (رجب) is the seventh month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. One of the four sacred months and the gateway to Ramadan — Rajab is called ‘the month of Allah’ in some traditions, a time of…

Hijri Months Jumada al-Thani: Meaning and Historical Events By TodayIslamicDate.com EditorialUpdated: September 20265 min read Jumada al-Thani (جمادى الآخرة) is the sixth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. The last of the winter-named months, Jumada al-Thani saw the passing of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA), the first caliph. In this complete guide, we cover the meaning…

Hijri Months Jumada al-Awwal: The Fifth Month of the Hijri Calendar By TodayIslamicDate.com EditorialUpdated: September 20265 min read Jumada al-Awwal (جمادى الأولى) is the fifth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. Named for the freezing winter season, this month witnessed early Muslim military history including the Battle of Mu’tah. In this complete guide, we cover…

Hijri Months Rabi al-Thani: Meaning, History and Significance By TodayIslamicDate.com EditorialUpdated: September 20265 min read Rabi al-Thani (ربيع الآخر) is the fourth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. A quiet month that continues the spring season, Rabi al-Thani is a time for steady worship and reflection after the Mawlid month. In this complete guide, we…

Hijri Months Rabi al-Awwal: The Blessed Month of the Prophet's Birth By TodayIslamicDate.com EditorialUpdated: September 20265 min read Rabi al-Awwal (ربيع الأول) is the third month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. Known as the month of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birth, it holds a special place in every Muslim’s heart. The 12th of Rabi al-Awwal…

Hijri Months Safar Month in Islam: Myths, Facts and the Truth By TodayIslamicDate.com EditorialUpdated: September 20265 min read Safar is the second month of the Islamic calendar, and unfortunately one of the most misunderstood. Many cultures associate Safar with bad luck, misfortune, and calamities — but Islam firmly rejects these superstitions. In this guide, we…