Islamic calendar
Upcoming occasions of the Hijri year with their dates, a short explanation and Quran to listen to.
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Start of Rajab
In 31 days1 Rajab 144810 December 2026
Rajab is one of the four sacred months mentioned in the Quran (At-Tawbah 9:36). Many Muslims use it as a gentle start to preparing for Ramadan, with a little more Quran each day.
Listen:At-TawbaIsra and Mi'raj
In 57 days27 Rajab 14485 January 2027
Begins at sunset on the evening before.
Many Muslims remember the Night Journey of the Prophet (peace be upon him) from Makkah to Jerusalem and his ascension through the heavens, described at the opening of Surah Al-Isra. The exact date is not certain and practice differs; many mark the 27th of Rajab.
Middle of Sha'ban
In 75 days15 Sha'ban 144823 January 2027
Begins at sunset on the evening before.
Many Muslims spend the night of the 15th of Sha'ban in prayer, remembrance and asking forgiveness, while others do not mark it in a special way. Either way, Sha'ban is a good month to build a daily Quran habit before Ramadan.
Start of Ramadan
In 91 days1 Ramadan 14488 February 2027
The month of fasting, in which the Quran was first revealed (Al-Baqarah 2:185). Many Muslims aim to complete the whole Quran during the month, often one juz a day.
Last ten nights of Ramadan
In 111 days21 Ramadan 144828 February 2027
Begins at sunset on the evening before.
Among the most treasured nights of the year, in which Laylat al-Qadr is sought, especially in the odd nights.
27th night of Ramadan
In 117 days27 Ramadan 14486 March 2027
Begins at sunset on the evening before.
Many Muslims give this night special attention as a likely Laylat al-Qadr, while seeking it on all of the last ten nights.
Eid al-Fitr
In 120 days1 Shawwal 14489 March 2027
The festival at the end of Ramadan, a day of gratitude, prayer and time with family. Surah Al-A'la and Surah Al-Ghashiyah are often recited in the Eid prayer.
First ten days of Dhul Hijjah
In 179 days1 Dhul Hijjah 14487 May 2027
Days of great virtue, in which the Hajj takes place. Surah Al-Fajr opens with an oath by "ten nights", which many scholars understand as these days.
Day of Arafah
In 187 days9 Dhul Hijjah 144815 May 2027
The pilgrims stand at Arafah in prayer. Many Muslims who are not on Hajj fast on this day and spend it in remembrance and du'a.
Eid al-Adha
In 188 days10 Dhul Hijjah 144816 May 2027
The festival of sacrifice, remembering the devotion of Ibrahim (peace be upon him), told in Surah As-Saffat.
Islamic New Year
In 209 days1 Muharram 14496 June 2027
The first of Muharram begins a new Hijri year, counted from the Prophet's migration from Makkah to Madinah. A calm moment to set an intention for the year ahead.
Ashura
In 218 days10 Muharram 144915 June 2027
The 10th of Muharram. Many Muslims fast on this day, remembering how Musa (peace be upon him) and his people were saved, and many remember the martyrdom of al-Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet, at Karbala.
Every Friday: Surah Al-Kahf
Many Muslims read or listen to Surah Al-Kahf each Friday, a weekly habit that is easy to keep as a family.
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. Depending on local moon sighting, an occasion can fall a day earlier or later where you live.