Islamic Events

Islamic Events in Hijri calendar:

Muslims across the globe Searched Islamic dates for religious observances and acts of worship. An Islamic year consists of 12 months. To find Islamic events visit below:

Key Islamic DateGregorian DateHijri Date
Al Isra’ wal Mi’raj (The night journey and ascension)16th Jan 202627th Rajab 1447
Shab-e-Barat3rd Feb 202615th Shaban 1447
Ramadan begins17th or 18th Feb 20261st Ramadan 1447
Laylatul Qadr15th or 16th Mar 202627th Ramadan 1447*
Eid al Fitr19th or 20th Mar 20261st Shawwal 1447
Dhul Hijjah begins18th May 20261st Dhul Hijjah 1447
Hajj begins25th May 20268th Dhul Hijjah 1447
Day of Arafah26th May 20269th Dhul Hijjah 1447
Eid al Adha27th May 202610th Dhul Hijjah 1447
Islamic New Year16th June 20261st Muharram 1448
Day of Ashura25th June 202610th Muharram 1448

Note: Islamic events are observed according to the lunar calendar, so their dates may vary by ±1 day, depending on the sighting of the new moon.

Hijri (Islamic) Months

NoMonth nameSignificance
1MuharramFirst month of Islamic year, sacred month
2SafarSecond month of Hijri Calendar
3Rabi Al-AwwalBirth month of the Holy Prophet (Hazrat Muhammad SA)
4Rabi Al-Thanisecond name is Rabi Al Akir
5Jumada Al-AwwalFifth Islamic month
6Jumada Al-ThaniKnown as Jumada Al Akir
7Rajab2nd sacred month
8Sha’banIn this month, Shab-e-Barat comes
9RamadanMonth of fasting and worship
10ShawwalMonth of Eid ul-Fitr
11Dhul QadahOne of the Sacred month
12Dhul Hijjah (month of Hajj)Month of Hajj and Eid ul-Adha

Important Islamic dates of Festivals & Events

DateEventsDetails
1 ShawwalEid ul FitrEid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, and it is a day of prayer and celebration with family and the wider Muslim community.
9 Dhul HijjahDay of Arafah
One of the most important days of Hajj.
10 Dhul HijjahEid ul AdhaIn obedience to Prophet Ibrahim (AS), Muslims offer Qurbani and share the meat with family, relatives, and those in need.
27 RajabShab of Isra and Mi’rajThe miraculous night journey and ascension of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
15 ShabanShab e BaratThe 15th night of Sha’ban as a night of prayer, repentance, remembrance of Allah, and supplication.
12 Rabi al-AwwalBirth of the Holy Prophet ( Hazrat Muhammad SA)birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), remembering his life, teachings, character, and message of Islam.

Islamic Sacred Dates

Sacred monthsdetails
1st MuharramIt is known as the “month of Allah”
10th MuharramAshura
1 RamadanBeginning of the blessing, fasting month
Laylat al-QadrPowerful, blessing, and better than a thousand months

Frequently Asked Questions

Major Islamic Events and sacred dates in 2026 are, Islamic Events

An Islamic(Hijri) calendar consists of 12 months. Months name

In Islam, Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha are the biggest holidays. Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated from 1st Shawwal to 3rd Shawwal, and Eid ul-Adha is celebrated from 10th Dhul Hijjah to 12th Dhul Hijjah.

The four forbidden or sacred months in Islam are Muharram, Rajab, Dhul-Qa’dah, and Dhul-Hijjah.

Conclusion

The Islamic calendar provides islamic events to follow important religious occasions, months, and acts of worship throughout the year. The 2026 calendar includes significant events such as Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr, Eid al-Fitr, Hajj, the Day of Arafah, Eid al-Adha, the Islamic New Year, and Ashura.

The Hijri year contains twelve lunar months, including four sacred months: Muharram, Rajab, Dhul Qadah, and Dhul Hijjah. Since these dates are based on the lunar cycle, the Gregorian dates of Islamic occasions can differ depending on local moon sighting and the method used to determine the beginning of each month.

This calendar serves as a useful reference for understanding important Islamic events, dates and planning for religious occasions throughout 2026. These dates are accurate and follow Ruet-e-hilal committee.

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