Muslims measure the passage of time using the Islamic (Hijrah) 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.
A calendar of Islamic holidays, observances, and special events for 2010 (corresponding to Islamic year 1431 H.)
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.
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.
The Islamic year has twelve months that are based on a lunar cycle. Here are the names of the months and their meanings.
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?
Ramadan, the greatest religious observance in Islam, is an annual month of fasting. What are the dates for Ramadan in 2010?
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 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?
Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the greatest religious observances in Islam. What are the dates for Hajj in 2010?
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 2010?
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 2010?
Islamic New Year 1432 H. will fall during 2010. The Islamic year does not align with the Gregorian calendar, so what is the date for the Islamic New Year in 2010?
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.
A calendar of Islamic holidays, observances, and special events for 2009 (corresponding to Islamic year 1430 H.)
A calendar of Islamic holidays, observances, and special events for 2008 (corresponding to 1429 H.)
Convert dates (past, present, future) between the two calendar systems with this tool from IslamicFinder.
