The Islamic Calendar

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

Showing 1423 AH (2002–2003 CE)
August 26, 2026 رَبيع الأوّل 13 Rabīʿ al-awwal 1448 AH
1 Muharram Mar 15 - Apr 13, 2002 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 18, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 21, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Mar 25, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Mar 28, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Apr 1, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 4, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Apr 8, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 11, 2002 Voluntary
Islamic New Year Holiday
رأس السنة الهجرية Ra's as-Sanah al-Hijriyyah
1 Muharram ~Mar 15, 2002

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 ~Mar 23 – Mar 24, 2002

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 ~March 27-March 29, 2002

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

Fasting recommended
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2 Safar Apr 14 - May 12, 2002 صَفَر

Ṣafar

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

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday Apr 15, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 18, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Apr 22, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Apr 25, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Apr 29, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday May 2, 2002 Voluntary
Monday May 6, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday May 9, 2002 Voluntary
Monday May 13, 2002 Voluntary
The Hijrah Observance
الهجرة al-Hijrah
8–12 Safar ~Apr 21 – Apr 25, 2002

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 ~April 26-April 28, 2002

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

Fasting recommended
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3 Rabi' al-Awwal May 13 - Jun 11, 2002 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

Monday May 13, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday May 16, 2002 Voluntary
Monday May 20, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday May 23, 2002 Voluntary
Monday May 27, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday May 30, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jun 3, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 6, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jun 10, 2002 Voluntary
Mawlid an-Nabi Observance
المولد النبوي al-Mawlid an-Nabawi
12 Rabi' al-Awwal ~May 24, 2002

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 ~May 25-May 27, 2002

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

Fasting recommended
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4 Rabi' al-Thani Jun 12 - Jul 10, 2002 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

Thursday Jun 13, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jun 17, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 20, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jun 24, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Jun 27, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jul 1, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 4, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jul 8, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 11, 2002 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Rabi' al-Thani ~June 24-June 26, 2002

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

Fasting recommended
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5 Jumada al-Ula Jul 11 - Aug 9, 2002 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

Thursday Jul 11, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jul 15, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 18, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jul 22, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Jul 25, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Jul 29, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 1, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Aug 5, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 8, 2002 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Jumada al-Ula ~July 23-July 25, 2002

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

Fasting recommended
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6 Jumada al-Akhira Aug 10 - Sep 7, 2002 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 12, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 15, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Aug 19, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 22, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Aug 26, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Aug 29, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Sep 2, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 5, 2002 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Jumada al-Akhira ~August 22-August 24, 2002

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

Fasting recommended
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7 Rajab Sep 8 - Oct 6, 2002 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

Monday Sep 9, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 12, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Sep 16, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 19, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Sep 23, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Sep 26, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Sep 30, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 3, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Oct 7, 2002 Voluntary
Isra and Mi’raj Observance
الإسراء والمعراج al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj
27 Rajab ~Oct 4, 2002

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 20-September 22, 2002

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

Fasting recommended
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8 Sha'ban Oct 7 - Nov 5, 2002 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

Monday Oct 7, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 10, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Oct 14, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 17, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Oct 21, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 24, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Oct 28, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Oct 31, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Nov 4, 2002 Voluntary
Laylat al-Bara’ah Observance
ليلة البراءة Laylat al-Bara'ah
15 Sha'ban ~Oct 21, 2002

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 19-October 21, 2002

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

Fasting recommended
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9 Ramadan Nov 6 - Dec 4, 2002 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 6 – Dec 5, 2002

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 ~Nov 26 – Dec 4, 2002

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 18-November 20, 2002

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

Fasting recommended
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10 Shawwal Dec 5, 2002 - Jan 3, 2003 شَوَّال

Shawwāl

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

Monday & Thursday Voluntary Fasts

Monday Dec 9, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 12, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Dec 16, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 19, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Dec 23, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Dec 26, 2002 Voluntary
Monday Dec 30, 2002 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 2, 2003 Voluntary
Eid al-Fitr Holiday
عيد الفطر 'Id al-Fitr
1–3 Shawwal ~Dec 5 – Dec 7, 2002

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 8, 2002 – Jan 4, 2003

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 17-December 19, 2002

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

Fasting recommended
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11 Dhul-Qi'dah Jan 4 - Feb 1, 2003 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

Monday Jan 6, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 9, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Jan 13, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 16, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Jan 20, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 23, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Jan 27, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Jan 30, 2003 Voluntary
White Days (Ayyam al-Bid) Observance
الأيام البيض Ayyam al-Bid
13–15 Dhul-Qi'dah ~January 16-January 18, 2003

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

Fasting recommended
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12 Dhul-Hijjah Feb 2 - Mar 3, 2003 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

Monday Feb 3, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 6, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Feb 10, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Feb 17, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 20, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Feb 24, 2003 Voluntary
Thursday Feb 27, 2003 Voluntary
Monday Mar 3, 2003 Voluntary
First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah Observance
عشر ذي الحجة 'Ashr Dhul-Hijjah
1–10 Dhul-Hijjah ~Feb 2 – Feb 11, 2003

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 9 – Feb 14, 2003

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 10, 2003

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 11, 2003

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 12 – Feb 14, 2003

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 14-February 16, 2003

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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