Calendar
Muslims measure the passage of time using the Islamic (Hijrah) calendar.
All About the Islamic Calendar
The Islamic calendar is based on lunar cycles, and does not correspond directly to the Gregorian calendar. Learn more about the Islamic calendar, and determine Islamic holiday dates in the current year.
Islamic Calendar for 2012 (1433 H.)
A calendar of Islamic holidays, observances, and special events for 2012 (corresponding to Islamic year 1433 H.)
Islamic Wall and Desk Calendars
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.
Free, Printable Islamic Calendar
This free, printable Islamic calendar for year 1432 H. (2011) includes the full year on one page, dual-dates, and important holidays for the year.
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.
Moon-Sighting To Determine Islamic Dates
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?
When is Ramadan 2012?
Ramadan, the greatest religious observance in Islam, is an annual month of fasting. What are the dates for Ramadan in 2012?
When is Leyla Al-Qadr 2012?
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 2012?
When is the Day of Arafat 2012?
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 2012?
When is Eid Al-Fitr 2012?
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 2012?
When is Hajj 2012?
Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the greatest religious observances in Islam. What are the dates for Hajj in 2012?
When is Eid Al-Adha 2012?
Eid Al-Adha is a holiday at the end of the Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca which is one of the greatest religious observance in Islam. What is the date for Eid Al-Adha in 2012?
When is Islamic New Year 1434 H./2012?
Islamic New Year 1434 H. will fall during 2012. The Islamic year does not align with the Gregorian calendar, so what is the date for the Islamic New Year in 2012?