IMPORTANT DATES IN THE ISLAMIC CALENDAR
Islamic [Hijri] Date
1 Muharram : Islamic New Year
10 Muharram : Day of Áshurah (10th Day)
12 Rabi al-Awwal : Birth of Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)
15 Shabân : Laylatul Barăat (Night of Emancipation)
1 Ramadân : Commencement of Ramadhân (Fasting)
1 Shawwâl : Eid-ul-Fitr (Termination of Fasting)
9 Dhul Hijjah : Day of Hajj (Pilgrimage)
10 Dhul Hijjah : Eid-ul-Adha (Day of Sacrifice)
NB. All dates are subject to the sighting of the moon.