Calendar
Muslims measure the passage of time using the Islamic (Hijrah) calendar.
Islamic Calendar 2008 (1429 H.)
A calendar of Islamic holidays, observances, and special events for 2008 (corresponding to 1429 H.)
A calendar of Islamic holidays, observances, and special events for 2008 (corresponding to 1429 H.)
Calendar for Islamic Year 1428 H. (2007-2008)
Dates and upcoming holidays for the Islamic Year 1428 H. (2007-2008)
Dates and upcoming holidays for the Islamic Year 1428 H. (2007-2008)
What is the Hijrah calendar?
Muslims measure the passage of time using the Islamic (Hijrah) calendar, which was first introduced by the close companion of the Prophet, 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab.
Muslims measure the passage of time using the Islamic (Hijrah) calendar, which was first introduced by the close companion of the Prophet, 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab.
Months of the Islamic Year
The Islamic year has twelve months that are based on a lunar cycle. Here are the names of the months and their meanings.
The Islamic year has twelve months that are based on a lunar cycle. Here are the names of the months and their meanings.
Islamic Calendars for Home & Office
The lunar Islamic calendar does not correspond with the solar calendar. To avoid confusion, many Muslims refer to a dual-date calendar: with both Gregorian dates and the anticipated Islamic dates. These wall and desk calendars are functional, and beautiful to display at home or work.
The lunar Islamic calendar does not correspond with the solar calendar. To avoid confusion, many Muslims refer to a dual-date calendar: with both Gregorian dates and the anticipated Islamic dates. These wall and desk calendars are functional, and beautiful to display at home or work.
Moon-Sighting
There is a debate among the Muslim community on just how to calculate the beginning of the month of Ramadan (or indeed any month): does one actually have to visibly see the crescent moon which marks the beginning of the month, or can one rely on astronomical calculations?
There is a debate among the Muslim community on just how to calculate the beginning of the month of Ramadan (or indeed any month): does one actually have to visibly see the crescent moon which marks the beginning of the month, or can one rely on astronomical calculations?
Gregorian-Hijri Dates Converter
Convert dates (past, present, future) between the two calendar systems with this tool from IslamicFinder.
Convert dates (past, present, future) between the two calendar systems with this tool from IslamicFinder.