The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, is a lunar calendar used by Muslims worldwide to determine the dates of religious events and observances. It is based on the sighting of the crescent moon, and each month begins with the new moon. In 2024, the Islamic calendar will mark several important days and months. This article provides a comprehensive overview of these significant dates, along with tables and additional information.

Table of Contents

Muharram - Safar 1446

Safar - Rabi'ul-Awwal 1446

Rabi'ul-Awwal - Rabi'ul-Akhir 1446

Rabi'ul-Akhir - Jumadal-Awwal 1446

Jumadal-Awwal - Jumadal-Akhirah 1446

Islamic Calendar

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, and in 2024 it will begin on January 16. This month holds significant historical and cultural importance for Muslims.

DateEvent
January 16Beginning of Muharram

Safar is the second month of the Islamic calendar, starting on February 15. There are no specific religious observances during Safar.

Safar - Rabi'ul-Awwal 1446

Continuing from the previous section, this section covers the remaining days of Safar and the month of Rabi'ul-Awwal in 2024.

DateEvent
February 16End of Safar
February 17Beginning of Rabi'ul-Awwal

Rabi'ul-Awwal - Rabi'ul-Akhir 1446

Rabi'ul-Awwal is the third month in the Islamic calendar, starting on March 17.

DateEvent
March 17Beginning of Rabi'ul-Awwal

Rabi'ul-Akhir is the fourth month in the Islamic calendar, beginning on April 15. There are no major religious observances during this month.

Rabi'ul-Akhir - Jumadal-Awwal 1446

This section covers the months of Rabi'ul-Akhir and Jumadal-Awwal in 2024.

DateEvent
April 15End of Rabi'ul-Akhir
April 16Beginning of Jumadal-Awwal

Jumadal-Awwal is the fifth month in the Islamic calendar, starting on May 14. There are no specific religious events during this month.

Jumadal-Awwal - Jumadal-Akhirah 1446

The final section covers Jumadal-Awwal and Jumadal-Akhirah in 2024.

DateEvent
May 14End of Jumadal-Awwal
May 15Beginning of Jumadal-Akhirah

Jumadal-Akhirah is the sixth month in the Islamic calendar, beginning on June 12. There are no major religious observances during this month.

For more information about Islamic events and observances, visit ausrelief.org.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Islamic calendar based on?

The Islamic calendar is based on the sighting of the crescent moon.

When does Muharram start in 2024?

Muharram starts on January 16, 2024.

Are there any specific events during Safar?

Safar does not have any specific religious observances.

For more information about Islamic events and observances, visit ausrelief.org.

Note: The dates provided in this article may vary slightly depending on the sighting of the moon and regional customs.

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