Islamic Calendar 2026

Islamic Calendar 2026: Dates And Festivals

The 2026 Islamic calendar in India and abroad, the Hijri Calendar, was first created after Prophet Mohammad travelled from Mecca to Medina to establish Islam. The Muslim festival list is based on the set of events that followed and is hence sacred.

Rajab - Sha'ban 1447 (January 2026 Calendar)

• Isra Miraj: One of the most sacred Muslim festivals in Quran, Isra Miraj marks the night journey of Prophet Mohammed to Jerusalem and then to the heavens.
• Beginning of Shaban: It is the day in the Islamic calendar India and abroad, when people begin preparing for Ramadan.

Sha'ban 1447 (February 2026 Calendar)

• Nisfu Shaban: It is a holy night of worship and forgiveness in the 2026 Islamic calendar in India and abroad.
• Beginning of Ramadan: It is the first day of Ramadan festival, one of the important Islamic dates 2026, a time of strict fasting and prayers for Muslims.

Ramadan - Shawwal 1447 (March 2026 Calendar)

• Nuzul-Ul-Quran: Of all festival of Muslim, this one marks the first recitation of holy Quran to Prophet Mohammad.
• Layat-Ul-Qadar: Called the ‘Night of Power’, this marks the first time the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad by angel Jibril from the heavens.

Ramadan - Shawwal 1447 (April 2026 Calendar)

• Beginning of Dhul Qada: In the Islamic Calendar 2026 India, this festival marks the start of a sacred Islamic month dedicated to peace and reflection.

Dhul-Qa'dah - Dhul-Hijjah 1447 (May 2026 Calendar)

• Beginning of Dhul Hijjah: The Beginning of Dhul Hijjah marks the start of the month of Hajj and Eid al-Adha in the Islamic calendar 2026.
• Waqaf in Arafah (Hajj): Waqaf in Arafah is the sacred day when pilgrims stand in prayer at Mount Arafat during Hajj.
• Eid-Ul-Adha: Of all festival of Muslim, Eid-Ul-Adha, the festival of Sacrifice, honours Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah.
• Day of Tashreeq: The Day of Tashreeq marks the day of feasting, remembering, and thanksgiving after Eid al-Adha.

Dhul-Hijjah 1447 - Muharram 1448 (June 2026 Calendar)

• Beginning of Muharram (Islamic New Year): The Beginning of Muharram marks the Islamic New Year and the start of a new Hijri cycle.
• Ashura Fast: The Ashura Fast is observed in remembrance of Prophet Musa's victory against slavery and the life sacrifice of Imam Hussain.

Muharram - Safar 1448 (July 2026 Calendar)

• Beginning of Saffar: The Beginning of Safar marks the start of the second month of the Islamic calendar India and others - a holy month.

Safar - Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 (August 2026 Calendar)

• Beginning of Rabi-Ul-Awal: The Beginning of Rabi-Ul-Awal marks the start of the month in which Prophet Muhammad was born.
• Eid-Ul-Milad Prophet’s Birthday: In the Muslim festival list, Eid-Ul-Milad celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad with prayers and gatherings.

Rabi' al-Awwal - Rabi' ath-Thani 1448 (September 2026 Calendar)

• Beginning of Rabi-Ul-Dhani: The Beginning of Rabi-Ul-Dhani signifies the start of the fourth month of the Islamic year, a sacred month.

Rabi' ath-Thani - Jumada al-Ula 1448 (October 2026 Calendar)

• Beginning of Jamada-Ul-Ula: The Beginning of Jamada-Ul-Ula marks the start of the fifth month of the Hijri calendar, the Islamic calendar 2026.

Jumada al-Ula - Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 (November 2026 Calendar)

• Beginning of Jamada-Ul-Akhirah: The Beginning of Jamada-Ul-Akhirah signifies the start of the sixth month of the Islamic year, another holy month.

Jumada al-Akhirah - Rajab 1448 (December 2026 Calendar)

• Beginning of the Rajab month: The entry into the next Rajab month - a sacred month of worship, reflection, and devotion.

Summary

The Islamic Calendar 2026 follows the lunar cycle and marks important Muslim festivals. Events like Isra Miraj, Ramadan, Eid-Ul-Adha, and Eid-Ul-Milad honour moments connected to Allah’s guidance and the life of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). It reminds us of faith, sacrifice, unity, and devotion throughout the year.

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