The Islamic Calendar

12 special months | The moon tells us when each one starts | Ramadan, Eid, and more

Showing 1422 AH (2001–2002 CE)
August 26, 2026 رَبيع الأوّل 13 Rabīʿ al-awwal 1448 AH
1 Muharram Mar 26 - Apr 24, 2001 مُحَرَّم Sacred Month

Muḥarram

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Muharram are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday Mar 26, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 29, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Apr 2, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 5, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Apr 9, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 12, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Apr 16, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 19, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Apr 23, 2001 Voluntary
Islamic New Year Holiday
رأس السنة الهجرية Ra's as-Sanah al-Hijriyyah
1 Muharram ~Mar 26, 2001

The first day of the Islamic calendar year, marking the month of Muharram.

Fasting optional
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Ashura Observance
عاشوراء 'Ashura'
9–10 Muharram ~Apr 3 – Apr 4, 2001

A day of voluntary fasting on the 9th and 10th of Muharram.

Fasting recommended
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Muharram ~April 7-April 9, 2001

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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2 Safar Apr 25 - May 23, 2001 صَفَر

Ṣafar

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Safar are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Apr 26, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Apr 30, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday May 3, 2001 Voluntary
Monday May 7, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday May 10, 2001 Voluntary
Monday May 14, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday May 17, 2001 Voluntary
Monday May 21, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday May 24, 2001 Voluntary
The Hijrah Observance
الهجرة al-Hijrah
8–12 Safar ~May 2 – May 6, 2001

The migration of the Prophet (peace be upon him) from Makkah to Madinah.

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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Safar ~May 7-May 9, 2001

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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3 Rabi' al-Awwal May 24 - Jun 21, 2001 رَبِيعٌ الأوَّل

Rabī' al-Awwal

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Rabi' al-Awwal are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday May 24, 2001 Voluntary
Monday May 28, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday May 31, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Jun 4, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 7, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Jun 11, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 14, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Jun 18, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 21, 2001 Voluntary
Mawlid an-Nabi Observance
المولد النبوي al-Mawlid an-Nabawi
12 Rabi' al-Awwal ~Jun 4, 2001

The traditional date of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Rabi' al-Awwal ~June 5-June 7, 2001

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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4 Rabi' al-Thani Jun 22 - Jul 21, 2001 رَبِيعٌ الثاني

Rabī' al-Thānī

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Rabi' al-Thani are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday Jun 25, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 28, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Jul 2, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 5, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Jul 9, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 12, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Jul 16, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 19, 2001 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Rabi' al-Thani ~July 4-July 6, 2001

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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5 Jumada al-Ula Jul 22 - Aug 19, 2001 جُمَادَى الأولى

Jumādā al-Ūlā

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Jumada al-Ula are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday Jul 23, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 26, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Jul 30, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 2, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Aug 6, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 9, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Aug 13, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 16, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Aug 20, 2001 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Jumada al-Ula ~August 3-August 5, 2001

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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6 Jumada al-Akhira Aug 20 - Sep 17, 2001 جُمَادَى الآخِرة

Jumādā al-Ākhirah

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Jumada al-Akhira are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday Aug 20, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 23, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Aug 27, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 30, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Sep 3, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 6, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Sep 10, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 13, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Sep 17, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 20, 2001 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Jumada al-Akhira ~September 1-September 3, 2001

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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7 Rajab Sep 18 - Oct 16, 2001 رَجَب Sacred Month

Rajab

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Rajab are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Sep 20, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Sep 24, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 27, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Oct 1, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 4, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Oct 8, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 11, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Oct 15, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 18, 2001 Voluntary
Isra and Mi’raj Observance
الإسراء والمعراج al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj
27 Rajab ~Oct 14, 2001

Commemorates the Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

Fasting optional
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Rajab ~September 30-October 2, 2001

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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8 Sha'ban Oct 17 - Nov 15, 2001 شَعْبَان

Sha'bān

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Sha'ban are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Oct 18, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Oct 22, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 25, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Oct 29, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Nov 1, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Nov 5, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Nov 8, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Nov 12, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Nov 15, 2001 Voluntary
Laylat al-Bara’ah Observance
ليلة البراءة Laylat al-Bara'ah
15 Sha'ban ~Oct 31, 2001

The Night of the 15th of Sha'ban, associated with forgiveness and prayer.

Fasting optional
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Sha'ban ~October 29-October 31, 2001

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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9 Ramadan Nov 16 - Dec 15, 2001 رَمَضَان

Ramaḍān

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Ramadan are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

During Ramadan, daily readings follow the 30-juz division so the entire Quran is completed over the month.
Ramadan Pillar
رمضان Ramadan
1–30 Ramadan ~Nov 16 – Dec 16, 2001

The holy month of fasting, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Fasting mandatory
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Laylat al-Qadr Observance
ليلة القدر Laylat al-Qadr
21–29 Ramadan ~Dec 6 – Dec 14, 2001

The Night of Power, when the first verses of the Quran were revealed.

Fasting mandatory
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Ramadan ~November 28-November 30, 2001

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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10 Shawwal Dec 16, 2001 - Jan 14, 2002 شَوَّال

Shawwāl

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Shawwal are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Dec 20, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Dec 24, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 27, 2001 Voluntary
Monday Dec 31, 2001 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 3, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jan 7, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 10, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jan 14, 2002 Voluntary
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
عيد الفطر 'Id al-Fitr
1–3 Shawwal ~Dec 16 – Dec 18, 2001

The Festival of Breaking the Fast, marking the end of Ramadan.

Fasting prohibited
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Six Days of Shawwal Observance
ست من شوال Sitta min Shawwal
4–30 Shawwal ~Dec 19, 2001 – Jan 15, 2002

Voluntary fasting for any six days in Shawwal after Eid al-Fitr.

Fasting recommended
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Shawwal ~December 28-December 30, 2001

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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11 Dhul-Qi'dah Jan 15 - Feb 12, 2002 ذُو القَعدة Sacred Month

Dhū al-Qi'dah

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Dhul-Qi'dah are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Jan 17, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jan 21, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 24, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jan 28, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 31, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Feb 4, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 7, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Feb 11, 2002 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Dhul-Qi'dah ~January 27-January 29, 2002

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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12 Dhul-Hijjah Feb 13 - Mar 14, 2002 ذُو الحِجَّة Sacred Month

Dhū al-Ḥijjah

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of Dhul-Hijjah are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) — voluntary fasting is recommended.

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Thursday Feb 14, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Feb 18, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 21, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 28, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Mar 4, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 7, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Mar 11, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 14, 2002 Voluntary
First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah Observance
عشر ذي الحجة 'Ashr Dhul-Hijjah
1–10 Dhul-Hijjah ~Feb 13 – Feb 22, 2002

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah — among the most sacred days of the year.

Fasting recommended
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Hajj Pilgrimage Pillar
الحج al-Hajj
8–13 Dhul-Hijjah ~Feb 20 – Feb 25, 2002

The annual pilgrimage to Makkah, the fifth pillar of Islam.

Fasting optional
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Day of Arafah Observance
يوم عرفة Yawm 'Arafah
9 Dhul-Hijjah ~Feb 21, 2002

The most important day of Hajj — fasting is highly recommended for non-pilgrims.

Fasting recommended
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Eid al-Adha Holiday
عيد الأضحى 'Id al-Adha
10 Dhul-Hijjah ~Feb 22, 2002

The Festival of Sacrifice on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah.

Fasting prohibited
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Days of Tashriq Observance
أيام التشريق Ayyam at-Tashriq
11–13 Dhul-Hijjah ~Feb 23 – Feb 25, 2002

The three days after Eid al-Adha — fasting is prohibited.

Fasting prohibited
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White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Dhul-Hijjah ~February 25-February 27, 2002

The 13th, 14th, and 15th of every Hijri month — voluntary fasting recommended.

Fasting recommended
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Note: Gregorian dates shown are algorithmically calculated approximations. Actual dates of Ramadan, the two Eids, and other events may vary by 1–2 days depending on moon sighting. Always verify with your local Islamic authority or mosque for official observance dates.

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