The Islamic Year, also known as the Hijri or lunar year, is based on the cycles of the moon and consists of 354 or 355 days, making it shorter than the solar year. It begins with the month of Muharram and is used primarily for Islamic religious purposes, including the determination of important dates such as Ramadan and Hajj.

Islamic Year

The Hijri Year, also known as the Islamic or lunar year, is a calendar system used by Muslims to determine religious events and is based on lunar cycles, consisting of 354 or 355 days. It began in 622 CE with the Hijra, the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, marking the start of the Islamic calendar.

Hijri Year

Lunar Year

Cycles of the moon

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, marking a period of mourning for Shia Muslims commemorating the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala. It is a time for reflection, prayer, and remembrance, with the 10th day, known as Ashura, being particularly significant for its historical and spiritual importance.

Muharram

Islamic religious purposes

Important dates

Ramadan

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, mandatory for all Muslims who are physically and financially capable. It takes place during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah and involves a series of rituals commemorating the actions of the Prophet Ibrahim and his family.

Hajj

A solar year, also known as a tropical year, is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun, measured relative to the equinoxes, averaging about 365.242 days. This period is fundamental to the Gregorian calendar, which is designed to align with the solar year to ensure seasonal consistency over long periods.

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