Significance of the Hijri Calendar
The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used by Muslims to determine the proper days of Islamic holidays and rituals, such as the annual period of fasting and the proper time for the Hajj.
Major Islamic Events in 2026
Based on astronomical predictions, the following are the expected dates for major events in 2026:
- Ramadan Start: February 18, 2026
- Eid al-Fitr: March 20, 2026
- Hajj: May 24, 2026
- Eid al-Adha: May 27, 2026
- Islamic New Year (1448 AH): June 16, 2026
Note: These dates are subject to the actual sighting of the moon at the beginning of each lunar month.