Absolutely, here's a simple list of the Islamic (Hijri) months for you, along with a brief explanation:
Islamic Months in Order
No. | English | Urdu |
---|---|---|
1 | Muharram | محرم |
2 | Safar | صفر |
3 | Rabi ul-Awwal | ربیع الاول |
4 | Rabi ul-Sani | ربیع الثانی |
5 | Jamadi ul-Awwal | جمادی الاول |
6 | Jamadi ul-Sani | جمادی الثانی |
7 | Rajab | رجب |
8 | Shaban | شعبان |
9 | Ramadan | رمضان |
10 | Shawwal | شوال |
11 | Zul Qadah | ذوالقعدہ |
12 | Zul Hijjah | ذوالحجہ |
Islamic Months in the Islamic Calendar
- Muharram - The first month of the Islamic year. It is a sacred month, and fasting on the 10th day (Ashura) is encouraged.
- Safar - The second month. Traditionally, it has no special observances.
- Rabi ul-Awwal - The third month. This month is significant because it marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (Mawlid).
- Rabi ul-Sani - The fourth month. Like Safar, it has no major religious observances.
- Jamadi ul-Awwal - The fifth month.
- Jamadi ul-Sani - The sixth month.
- Rajab - The seventh month, another sacred month. It is a time of peace and spiritual reflection.
- Shaban - The eighth month, often used as a time to prepare for Ramadan. The 15th day is known as Shab-e-Barat, a night of prayer and reflection.
- Ramadan - The ninth month, known for fasting from dawn to sunset. It is a time of spiritual growth and prayer.
- Shawwal - The tenth month. Eid al-Fitr, a celebration marking the end of Ramadan, takes place at the beginning of this month.
- Zul Qadah - The eleventh month, another sacred month. It's a time when fighting was historically prohibited in Islamic tradition.
- Zul Hijjah - The twelfth and final month, which includes the Hajj pilgrimage and the festival of Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday.