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Muslims measure the passage of time using the Islamic (Hijrah) calendar.
When is Hajj 2010?
Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the greatest religious observances in Islam. What are the dates for Hajj in 2010?
When is Ramadan 2010?
Ramadan, the greatest religious observance in Islam, is an annual month of fasting. What are the dates for Ramadan in 2010?
When is Eid Al-Fitr 2010?
Eid Al-Fitr is a holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting which is one of the greatest religious observances in Islam. What is the date for Eid Al-Fitr in 2010?
When is Islamic New Year 1431 H./2009?
Islamic New Year 1431 H. will fall during 2009. The Islamic year does not align with the Gregorian calendar, so what is the date for the Islamic New Year in 2009?
When is the Day of Arafat 2009?
The Day of Arafat is an important observance which falls during the Islamic month of Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. What is the date for the Day of Arafat in 2009?
When is Eid Al-Adha 2009?
Eid Al-Adha is a holiday marking the end of the Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca which is one of the greatest religious observances in Islam. What is the date for Eid Al-Adha in 2009?
When is Hajj 2009?
Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the greatest religious observances in Islam. What are the dates for Hajj in 2009?
When is Eid Al-Fitr 2009?
Eid Al-Fitr is a holiday marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting which is one of the greatest religious observances in Islam. What is the date for Eid Al-Fitr in 2009?
When is Leyla Al-Qadr 2009?
Leyla Al-Qadr, the Night of Power, is among the holiest of days during the month of Ramadan in Islam. What are the dates for Leyla Al-Qadr in 2009?
When is Ramadan 2009?
Ramadan, the greatest religious observance in Islam, is an annual month of fasting. What are the dates for Ramadan in 2009?
Free, Printable Islamic Calendar
This free, printable Islamic calendar for year 1430 H. (2009) includes the full year on one page, dual-dates, and important holidays for the year.
Islamic Calendar for 2009 (1430 H.)
A calendar of Islamic holidays, observances, and special events for 2009 (corresponding to Islamic year 1430 H.)
Islamic Calendar 2008 (1429 H.)
A calendar of Islamic holidays, observances, and special events for 2008 (corresponding to 1429 H.)
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.
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.
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.
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?
Gregorian-Hijri Dates Converter
Convert dates (past, present, future) between the two calendar systems with this tool from IslamicFinder.
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