The Islamic New Year is called the Hijri New Year. The first year of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar was chosen to be the year in which our beloved Prophet peace be upon him Migrated from the city of Makkah to the city of Madinah. Both cities are in present day Saudi Arabia. Therefore in 2023…
– Monday 19th June 2023: 1st Dhul Hijjah 1444
– Tuesday 27th June 2023: Day of ‘Arafah
– Wednesday 28th June 2023: Day of ‘Eid
The Month of Shawwaal starts when the month of Ramadan finishes. It is recommended to fast 6 days in Shawwaal but it is not obligatory. Abu Ayyoob (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadaan and follows it with…
Eid al Fitr 2023 will be on Friday 21st April 2023 in Arabia, Africa, Europe, Britain, North and South America, Those living in Asia and Australia, New Zealand may celebraate it a day later so they should check with their local Masjids. Eid Mubarak to all Sisters and Brothers. “Taqabbal Allaahu minnaa wa minkum (May…
The first day of fasting in Ramadan this year will be Thursday 2023 in North and South America, Britain, Europe, Arabia, Africa. In India and other far eastern countries it may be a day later so brothers and sisters from those countries should check their local Masjids. The First Taraweeh prayers will take place After…
Ramadan 2023 start date will be either 22nd of March or 23rd March 2023 The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle. Which means the starting of a New month depends on sighting of the moon. This cycle can 29 or 30 days. Thus the each month can be either 29 or 30 days long. We…
