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Islamic Calendar 2025 – 2027

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Gregorian dates for all major Islamic events — Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Laylat al-Qadr, and more — based on the Umm al-Qura calendar and updated annually.

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Moon Sighting Note

Islamic dates marked with 🌙 are subject to the official crescent moon sighting and may shift by ±1 day depending on your location. Dates shown are based on the Saudi Arabia Umm al-Qura calendar and are updated each year when official announcements are made.

Islamic Events by Hijri Year

Each Hijri year spans approximately 354 days, starting and ending with a new moon.

🌙 1446 AH Hijri Year (20242025)

EventGregorian Date
🌙Islamic New Year (Muharram 1446)🌙July 7, 2024
🤲Day of Ashura 1446🌙July 16 – 2024 (day: 17)
☀️Mawlid al-Nabi 1446 (Prophet's Birthday)🌙September 15, 2024
Isra and Mi'raj 1446January 27, 2025
🕌Laylat al-Bara'ah 1446 (Mid-Sha'ban)February 12, 2025
🌜Ramadan 1446🌙March 1 – 2025 (day: 30)
Laylat al-Qadr 1446 (Night of Power)🌙March 27, 2025
🎉Eid al-Fitr 1446🌙Mar 30 – April 1, 2025
🕋Day of Arafah 1446🌙June 5, 2025
🐏Eid al-Adha 1446🌙June 6 – 2025 (day: 9)

🌙 1447 AH Hijri Year (20252026)

EventGregorian Date
🌙Islamic New Year (Muharram 1447)🌙June 26, 2025
🤲Day of Ashura 1447🌙July 5 – 2025 (day: 6)
☀️Mawlid al-Nabi 1447 (Prophet's Birthday)🌙September 4, 2025
Isra and Mi'raj 1447January 16, 2026
🌜Ramadan 1447🌙Feb 17 – March 18, 2026
Laylat al-Qadr 1447 (Night of Power)🌙March 15, 2026
🎉Eid al-Fitr 1447🌙March 20 – 2026 (day: 22)
🕋Day of Arafah 1447🌙May 26, 2026
🐏Eid al-Adha 1447🌙May 27 – 2026 (day: 30)

🌙 1448 AH Hijri Year (20262027)

EventGregorian Date
🌙Islamic New Year (Muharram 1448)🌙June 16, 2026
🌜Ramadan 1448🌙Feb 6 – March 7, 2027
🎉Eid al-Fitr 1448🌙March 8 – 2027 (day: 10)
🐏Eid al-Adha 1448🌙May 17 – 2027 (day: 20)

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Islamic calendar and upcoming events.

Q.When does Ramadan 2025 start?

Ramadan 2025 (1446 AH) is expected to start on Saturday, 1 March 2025, subject to the official moon sighting. It is expected to end around 29–30 March 2025.

Q.When is Eid al-Fitr 2025?

Eid al-Fitr 2025 is expected around 30 March 2025 (1 Shawwal 1446 AH), subject to moon sighting. Celebrations typically continue for 2–3 days.

Q.When is Eid al-Adha 2025?

Eid al-Adha 2025 (1446 AH) begins on approximately 6 June 2025, corresponding to 10 Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH. Exact dates depend on the moon sighting.

Q.When is Ramadan 2026?

Ramadan 2026 (1447 AH) is expected to begin around 17 February 2026 and end around 18 March 2026. Exact dates are subject to official moon sighting.

Q.What is the difference between the Hijri and Gregorian calendar?

The Hijri (Islamic) calendar is a lunar calendar with 12 months totalling 354 or 355 days per year — about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar. This is why Islamic events like Ramadan shift backwards by approximately 11 days each Gregorian year.

Q.Why do Ramadan dates change every year?

Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan falls approximately 11 days earlier each Gregorian year. Over 33 years, Ramadan cycles through all seasons. The exact start is also determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, which can vary by country.

Q.What is Laylat al-Qadr?

Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) is the holiest night in Islam, occurring in the last 10 odd nights of Ramadan. The Quran was first revealed on this night, and worship on it is worth more than a thousand months (83+ years) of worship. The 27th night of Ramadan is most commonly observed.

About the Hijri (Islamic) Calendar

The Islamic (Hijri) calendar is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It began with the migration (Hijrah) of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE — year 1 AH (Anno Hegirae).

Because the lunar year is ~11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year, Islamic events like Ramadan advance approximately 11 days earlier each year, cycling through all seasons over 33 years.

The 12 Hijri Months

  1. Muharram
  2. Safar
  3. Rabi al-Awwal
  4. Rabi al-Thani
  5. Jumada al-Awwal
  6. Jumada al-Thani
  7. Rajab
  8. Sha'ban
  9. Ramadan
  10. Shawwal
  11. Dhul Qa'dah
  12. Dhul Hijjah

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