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The Muslim Calendar

Word: Hijri

Meaning: The word hijri comes from the word Hijrah, which means migration. More specifically, it refers to the Prophet Muhammad’s (s) migration from Mecca to Medina when he was fleeing his assassins.


Word: Muharram

Meaning: First month of the Islamic calendar.


Word: Safar

Meaning: Safar the second month of the Islamic calendar.


Word: Rabi al-Awwal

Meaning: Rabi al-Awwal means “the first spring” and is the third month of the Islamic calendar.  


Word: Rabi al-Thani

Meaning: Rabi al-Thani means “the second spring” and is the fourth month of the Islamic calendar.


Word: Jumada al-Awwal

Meaning: Jumada al-Awwal is the fifth month of the Islamic calendar.


Word: Jumada al-Thani

Meaning: Jumada al-Thani is the sixth month.


Word: Rajab

Meaning: Rajab is the 7th month of the Islamic calendar. 


Word: Sha'ban

Meaning: The month of Sha'ban is the 8th month of the Islamic calendar.


Word: Ramadan

Meaning: The month of Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. 


Word: Shawwal

Meaning: The month of Shawwal is the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. 


Word: Dhu al-Qa'dah or al-Qi'dah

Meaning: This is the 11th month of the Islamic calendar.


Word: Dhu al-Hijjah

Meaning: Dhu al-Hijjah is the last month of the Islamic calendar.