Zikr Break“Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve months in the register of Allah from the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred.”
Qur’an 9:36
The Islamic calendar is lunar: each month begins with the new crescent moon, so a Hijri year is about eleven days shorter than a Gregorian one and Ramadan moves earlier every year. The four sacred months are Muharram, Rajab, Dhul-Qa’dah and Dhul-Hijjah.
Key dates at a glance
- Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Sun, 7 February 2027.
- Eid al-Fitr 1448: Tue, 9 March 2027.
- Day of Arafah 1448: Sat, 15 May 2027; Eid al-Adha: Sun, 16 May 2027.
- Islamic New Year 1449 (1 Muharram): Sat, 5 June 2027.
Islamic events and their dates
| Event | 1448 AH | 1449 AH |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year 1 Muharram — the Hijri year begins | Tue, 16 June 2026 | Sat, 5 June 2027 |
| Day of Tasu'a 9 Muharram — the fast before Ashura | Wed, 24 June 2026 | Sun, 13 June 2027 |
| Day of Ashura 10 Muharram — a day of fasting | Thu, 25 June 2026 | Mon, 14 June 2027 |
| Mawlid an-Nabi 12 Rabi al-Awwal — widely observed | Wed, 26 August 2026 | Sun, 15 August 2027 |
| Rajab begins A sacred month — the season of preparation | Fri, 11 December 2026 | Tue, 30 November 2027 |
| Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj 27 Rajab — the Night Journey | Wed, 6 January 2027 | Sun, 26 December 2027 |
| Sha'ban begins The month the Prophet ﷺ fasted most | Sat, 9 January 2027 | Thu, 30 December 2027 |
| Mid-Sha'ban 15 Sha'ban — Laylat al-Bara'ah | Sat, 23 January 2027 | Thu, 13 January 2028 |
| Ramadan begins 1 Ramadan — the month of the Quran | Sun, 7 February 2027 | Thu, 27 January 2028 |
| Anniversary of Badr 17 Ramadan — the Day of Criterion | Tue, 23 February 2027 | Sat, 12 February 2028 |
| Last ten nights begin Seek Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights | Sat, 27 February 2027 | Wed, 16 February 2028 |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most cited) 27 Ramadan — better than a thousand months | Fri, 5 March 2027 | Tue, 22 February 2028 |
| Eid al-Fitr 1 Shawwal — the festival of breaking the fast | Tue, 9 March 2027 | Fri, 25 February 2028 |
| Six fasts of Shawwal Any six days after Eid | Wed, 10 March 2027 | Sat, 26 February 2028 |
| Dhul-Qadah begins A sacred month | Thu, 8 April 2027 | Mon, 27 March 2028 |
| The best ten days begin 1–10 Dhul-Hijjah | Fri, 7 May 2027 | Tue, 25 April 2028 |
| Yawm at-Tarwiyah 8 Dhul-Hijjah — Hajj begins | Fri, 14 May 2027 | Tue, 2 May 2028 |
| Day of Arafah 9 Dhul-Hijjah — the greatest day | Sat, 15 May 2027 | Wed, 3 May 2028 |
| Eid al-Adha 10 Dhul-Hijjah — the festival of sacrifice | Sun, 16 May 2027 | Thu, 4 May 2028 |
| Days of Tashriq 11–13 Dhul-Hijjah | Mon, 17 May 2027 | Fri, 5 May 2028 |
When each Hijri month begins
| Month | Begins in 1448 AH | Begins in 1449 AH |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Muharram Sacred | Tue, 16 June 2026 | Sat, 5 June 2027 |
| 2. Safar | Fri, 17 July 2026 | Tue, 6 July 2027 |
| 3. Rabi al-Awwal | Sat, 15 August 2026 | Wed, 4 August 2027 |
| 4. Rabi al-Thani | Mon, 14 September 2026 | Fri, 3 September 2027 |
| 5. Jumada al-Awwal | Tue, 13 October 2026 | Sat, 2 October 2027 |
| 6. Jumada al-Thani | Thu, 12 November 2026 | Mon, 1 November 2027 |
| 7. Rajab Sacred | Fri, 11 December 2026 | Tue, 30 November 2027 |
| 8. Sha'ban | Sat, 9 January 2027 | Thu, 30 December 2027 |
| 9. Ramadan | Sun, 7 February 2027 | Thu, 27 January 2028 |
| 10. Shawwal | Tue, 9 March 2027 | Fri, 25 February 2028 |
| 11. Dhul-Qadah Sacred | Thu, 8 April 2027 | Mon, 27 March 2028 |
| 12. Dhul-Hijjah Sacred | Fri, 7 May 2027 | Tue, 25 April 2028 |
The White Days (Ayyām al-Bīḍ) — the 13th, 14th and 15th of every Hijri month — are recommended days for voluntary fasting.
Today’s Hijri date, always
Zikr Break shows today’s Hijri date, converts any date between the two calendars and reminds you before Ramadan, the White Days and the Day of Arafah.
Open the calendarFrequently asked questions
When is Ramadan 2027?
Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Sun, 7 February 2027 (Umm al-Qura calendar). The exact day depends on the sighting of the new moon and may differ by a day locally.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027?
Eid al-Fitr 1448 is expected on Tue, 9 March 2027, the first day of Shawwal.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Eid al-Adha 1448 is expected on Sun, 16 May 2027, with the Day of Arafah the day before, Sat, 15 May 2027.
When is the Islamic New Year?
The Islamic New Year 1449 (1 Muharram) is expected on Sat, 5 June 2027.
Why do Islamic dates change every year?
The Hijri calendar follows the moon: twelve lunar months make about 354 days, eleven fewer than the solar year, so each Islamic date comes around eleven days earlier in the Gregorian calendar every year.