Important Dates in Islamic Calendar for 2009
This year's islamic festivities
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Islamic Calendar 2009
Ramadan
(1-29 Ramadan 1430 H) - 22 August 2009 - 19 September 2009
This is the most special month in
Islamic tradition in which Muslims fast for the whole month. Muslims
use to do more ibadah during this month to get closer to the
almighty Allah.
Eid ul Fitr
(1 Syawal 1430 H) - 20 September 2009
As Ramadan finishes, it is time
for celebration and to glorify Allah. This is a festival of joy,
where gifts are exchanged, family and friends get together, and
Muslims forgive each other.
Eid ul Adha
(10 Dzulhijjah 1430 H) - 27 November 2009
Also known as Eid of Sacrifice,
this marks the end of hajj (pilgrimage) and commemorates the
sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim.
Islamic New
Year
(1 Muharram 1431 H) - 18 December 2009
Islamic Calendar, unlike the
Gregorian, is purely lunar. It was established during the Caliphate
Umar's reign. It is called Hijri Calendar for its starting point was
the time when Prophet Muhammad went for hijrah from Makkah to
Madinah (Yatsrib). More...
Ash Shura
(9, 10 Muharram 1431 H) - 27, 28 December 2009
This is the day when muslims are encouraged to fast. It is believed that on the 10th of Muharram Allah saved Prophets Nuh from the great deluge, Moses from the Pharaoh, Abraham from the fire, and Yesus from the Roman.
(Please check local calendar for actual date of the events.)
