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Muharram
(محرم)Sacred29-30 days
The first month of the Hijri year and one of the four sacred months. It includes the Day of Ashura on the 10th.
View Muharram calendar →The 12 Hijri Months
The lunar months of the Islamic calendar with their meanings and key events
Why learn the Hijri months?
This guide brings together all 12 Hijri months in order, from Muharram to Dhul Hijjah, with short explanations that help users understand the structure of the Islamic calendar and the meaning of each month. It is useful for anyone searching for the month order, month names, or the religious context behind key dates.
If you need a day-by-day view rather than a summary, each month card below links directly to the1448 AH month calendar with Gregorian equivalents.
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Safar
(صفر)29-30 days
The second month of the Hijri year. Pre-Islamic Arabs considered it unlucky, but Islam rejected such superstitions.
View Safar calendar →3
Rabi al-Awwal
(ربيع الأول)29-30 days
The month of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ birth on the 12th according to the most common opinion. Also marks his migration to Madinah.
View Rabi al-Awwal calendar →4
Rabi al-Thani
(ربيع الآخر)29-30 days
The fourth month of the Hijri year, also known as Rabi al-Akhir.
View Rabi al-Thani calendar →5
Jumada al-Ula
(جمادى الأولى)29-30 days
The fifth month. Named for the freezing of water during cold weather in pre-Islamic Arabia.
View Jumada al-Ula calendar →6
Jumada al-Thani
(جمادى الآخرة)29-30 days
The sixth month of the Hijri year, also known as Jumada al-Akhirah.
View Jumada al-Thani calendar →7
Rajab
(رجب)Sacred29-30 days
One of the four sacred months. The Night of Isra and Mi'raj is commemorated on the 27th.
View Rajab calendar →8
Sha'ban
(شعبان)29-30 days
The month preceding Ramadan. Includes Mid-Sha'ban night. The Qibla was changed to the Ka'bah during this month.
View Sha'ban calendar →9
Ramadan
(رمضان)29-30 days
The month of fasting and Quran. The Quran was revealed in this month, which contains Laylat al-Qadr — better than a thousand months.
View Ramadan calendar →10
Shawwal
(شوال)29-30 days
Its first day is Eid al-Fitr. Fasting six days of Shawwal after Eid is recommended.
View Shawwal calendar →11
Dhul Qi'dah
(ذو القعدة)Sacred29-30 days
One of the four sacred months. Named because pre-Islamic Arabs would cease fighting and traveling.
View Dhul Qi'dah calendar →12
Dhul Hijjah
(ذو الحجة)Sacred29-30 days
One of the sacred months containing the Hajj pilgrimage. The 9th is the Day of Arafah and the 10th is Eid al-Adha.
View Dhul Hijjah calendar →What you will find on each month page
Every month page now includes a static month calendar, a full day-by-day Hijri-to-Gregorian table, and a practical summary explaining why that month matters. That makes the archive pages useful references rather than thin template copies.
Sacred months such as Muharram, Rajab, Dhul Qi'dah, and Dhul Hijjah are also highlighted because they are useful when planning worship, travel, or lessons about the Islamic calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many months are in the Hijri calendar?
The Hijri calendar has 12 lunar months, beginning with Muharram and ending with Dhul Hijjah.
Which months are sacred in Islam?
The four sacred months are Muharram, Rajab, Dhul Qi'dah, and Dhul Hijjah. They hold special religious significance in Islam.
Is the length of a Hijri month fixed?
No. A Hijri month is usually 29 or 30 days depending on the calendar system and the official confirmation of the new month.
Why should I learn the names of the Hijri months?
Knowing the Hijri months helps with Islamic worship, religious observances, official records, and understanding how key events map onto the lunar calendar.
Sources and reading notes
This is a general reference, not a personal ruling. Some legal details and historical dates differ across schools and sources; consult a trusted local scholar for your circumstances. A religious night begins at sunset before its daytime date.