Articles about the Islamic Hijri Calendar
Read comprehensive articles about the Islamic Hijri calendar, its months, Ramadan, Hajj and more.
What Is the Islamic Hijri Calendar?
Learn about the Islamic Hijri calendar: its history, 12 lunar months, how new months are determined, and why it matters to Muslims worldwide.
Read article ←Hijri Calendar vs Gregorian Calendar: Key Differences
A detailed comparison of the Islamic Hijri calendar and the Gregorian calendar: their astronomical basis, number of days, month determination, and uses.
Read article ←How to Convert Hijri Dates to Gregorian and Vice Versa
Learn how to convert dates between Hijri and Gregorian calendars with approximate formulas, practical examples, and our free online converter tool.
Read article ←The Islamic Months: A Complete Guide to All 12 Months
A comprehensive guide to all 12 months of the Islamic Hijri calendar: their names, religious significance, key events, and recommended acts of worship.
Read article ←Ramadan: A Complete Guide to the Holy Month of Fasting
Everything you need to know about Ramadan: its Quranic virtues, rules of fasting, recommended acts of worship, Laylat al-Qadr, and Zakat al-Fitr.
Read article ←Dhul Hijjah: The Month of Hajj and Its Sacred Days
Everything about Dhul Hijjah: the virtue of its first ten days, Hajj rituals, the Day of Arafah, Eid al-Adha, and the Udhiyah sacrifice.
Read article ←Mawlid al-Nabi 2026: Date, Meaning and Traditions
When is Mawlid al-Nabi 2026? It falls on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448H). Learn the date, meaning and how Muslims observe the Prophet's birthday worldwide.
Read article ←The History of Mawlid al-Nabi: The Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
Complete history of Mawlid al-Nabi: the birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in 570 CE, the origins of commemoration in the 10th century, and Islamic traditions worldwide.
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