Islamic Calendar

Learn the special days of the Hijri year through stories, games and quizzes. Pick a lesson to start.

1 Muharram

Islamic New Year

The story of the Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah, the Cave of Thawr, and the 12 months of the Hijri calendar.

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10 Muharram

The Day of 'Asyura

How Allah saved Prophet Musa by splitting the sea, the four sacred months, and why we fast on 'Asyura.

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Rabi Al-Awwal

Maulid Nabi

The birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Year of the Elephant, his childhood and family, his titles Al-Amin and As-Sadiq, and how we can follow him.

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Rajab

The Night Journey

Isra' Mi'raj: from Makkah to Masjid al-Aqsa, up through the seven heavens, and the gift of five daily prayers.

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