Muslims around the world use the Islamic Calendar (also known as the Lunar or Hijri calendar) to determine the dates of religious events and observances. This 2023 Islamic calendar is based on 12 lunar months – a new month begins when a new moon is sighted.
Key Islamic Date Gregorian Date Hijri Date Al Isra’ wal Mi’raj (The night journey and ascension) 18th February 2023 27th Rajab 1444 Shab-e-Barat 7th March 2023 15th Shaban 1444 Ramadan begins 23rd March 2023 1st Ramadan 1444 Laylatul Qadr 18th April 2023 27th Ramadan 1444** Eid al Fitr 21st April 2023 1st Shawwal 1444 Dhul Hijjah begins 19th June 2023 1st Dhul Hijjah 1444 Hajj begins 26th June 2023 8th Dhul Hijjah 1444 Day of Arafah 27th June 2023 9th Dhul Hijjah 1444 Eid al Adha 28th June 2023 10th Dhul Hijjah 1444 Islamic New Year 19th July 2023 1st Muharram 1445 Day of Ashura 28th July 2023 10th Muharram 1445 12th Rabi Al Awwal 27th September 2023 12th Rabi Al Awwal 1445
* These dates are dependent on moon sightings
** It is widely believed that Laylatul Qadr occurs on the 27th Night of Ramadan, however many scholars recommend focusing on the last 10 nights of Ramadan
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