Islamic Holidays 2024

Author: Aayushi Chaturvedi | Updated Wed, 17 July 2024 01:15 PM IST

Islamic Holidays 2024: Muslim Festivals 2024 This particular article will teach you about the key festivals and holidays celebrated by Muslims. Aside from that, we will inform you on which day and date in the year 2024, which significant Muslim festival 2024 will be observed, and why. So, first and foremost, let's learn about the Islamic Holidays 2024. 


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Hijri Calendar (Arabi: ٱلتَّقْوِيم ٱلْهِجْرِيّ, Romankrit: Al-Taqweem Al-Hijri) It is a lunar calendar with a year of 354 or 355 days divided into 12 months, known as the Muslim calendar in English. The Islamic calendar is used to keep track of key dates in Islam. The Gregorian calendar is used by citizens in practically all nations where Islam is the prevalent religion. The Levant and Mesopotamia (Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine) use Syriac month names, although the religious calendar is Hijri. 

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This calendar uses the Hijri era, which was established as the Islamic New Year in 622 CE. During that year, Muhammad and his companions traveled from Mecca to Medina and created the first Muslim community (ummah), which is known as the Hijra.

Islamic Holidays 2024 (Islamic Calendar 2024)

The Islamic Holidays 2024 is based on 12 lunar months. It is mostly used to obtain information on the Muslim Festival 2024. This is a lunar calendar as well. It lasts 12 months and 354 days. This calendar is considered the official calendar in the Gulf countries, particularly in Saudi Arabia, although other Muslim countries use the Islamic calendar primarily for religious purposes and the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes.

Islamic Religion 

Islam is becoming the country's second most popular religion. Shia and Sunni are two sub-sects of Islam. The Quran is Islam's holy book, and it contains references to Prophet Muhammad's teachings. Who, by Allah's command, has broadened his teachings in this holy book. The messages that the Prophet received from Allah and recounted in the Hadith form the foundation of Islam. In today's world, the Islam faith is widespread. According to Islam, Allah has appointed prophets (special messengers of Allah) to guide mankind on Earth from time to time. Rasool are the prophets to whom Allah has given scriptures or religious writings. Muslims gather in mosques to worship Allah and offer prayers to him. 

Islamic Holidays 2024 - Name Of Islamic Months

  1. Muharram (S) First Month Of Islamic Calendar
  2. Safaar 
  3. Rabi-Ul-Awal (Birth Of Prophet, Hijra and Death month)
  4. Rabi-Ul-Thani
  5. Jumada-Al-Ula
  6. Jumada-Al-Thani
  7. Rajjab (S)
  8. Shaban
  9. Ramzan - This month marks the beginning of the revelation of the Holy Quran, as well as the month in which Muslims fast for 30 days.
  10. Shawwal - On the first date of this month, Eid ul Fitr is celebrated.
  11. Dhul Kadah (Shia)
  12. Dhul Hijjah (S) This month, Hajj is performed, and Eid-ul-Azha (Bakra-Eid) is celebrated on the 10th.

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Islamic Holidays 2024 - Islamic Days Of The Week 

The day begins at dusk in the Islamic Holidays 2024 calendar. On Fridays, every Muslim gathers in mosques to offer prayers. The day is formally called as Sabha Divas, and it conforms to the lunar calendar. Many Muslim countries, like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, observe it as the official weekend on Friday, Saturday, or Thursday and Friday. We have included information on Islamic weekdays below:

S. no

Name 

Meaning 

Solar Day Morning: Begin at 12:00

1

Al-Ahad

First 

Sunday 

2

Al-ethnane

Second 

Monday 

3

Ath-Thulta

Third 

Tuesday 

4

Al-Arbiya

Fourth 

Wednesday 

5

Al-Khamees

Fifth 

Thursday 

6

Al-Jummah

Sixth 

Friday 

7

As-Sabat 

Seventh

Saturday 

Islamic Holidays 2024 

List of Islamic Holidays in 2024, according to the Hijri calendar (1445-1446 AH).

Festivals 

Hijri Date

Day

ग्रेगोरियन तिथि

Beginning of Jumada al-Akhirah

1 Rajab 1445 H

Saturday

13 January 2024

Isra Miraj 

27 Rajab 1445 H

Thursday

8 February 2024

Beginning of Shaban

1 Shaban 1445 AH

Sunday 

11 February 2024

Nisfu Shaban

15 Shaban 1445 AH

Sunday 

25 February 2024

Beginning Of Ramzan

1 Ramzan 1445 AH

Monday 

11 March 2024

Beginning Of Ramzan Fast

1 Ramzan 1445 AH

Monday

11 March 2024

Nuzul Al Quran

17 Ramzan 1444 AH

Saturday

8 April 2024

Lalyat-ul-Qadar

27 Ramzan 1444 AH

Tuesday 

18 April 2024

Shawwal Beginning

1 Shawwal 1444 AH

Friday

21 April 2024

Eid-ul-fitr

1 Shawwal 1444 AH

Friday 

21 April 2024

Dhul Qadah (Pious Month) Beginning

1 Dhul Qadah 1445 AH

Thursday

9 May 2024

Dhul Hijjah (Pious Month) Beginning

1 Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH

Friday

7 June 2024

Arafa (Hajj) Waqf़

9 Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH

Saturday 

15 June 2024

Eid-ul-Azha

10 Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH

Sunday 

16 June 2024

Day of Tashreeq 

11, 12, 13 Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH

Monday

17 June 2024

Beginning of Muharram (Pious Month)

1 Muharram 1446 AH

Sunday 

7 July 2024

Islamic New Year

1 Muharram 1446 AH

Sunday

7 July 2024

Fasts Of Ashura

10 Muharram 1446 AH

Tuesday

16 July 2024

Beginning of Safar

1 Safar 1446 AH

Monday

5 August 2024

Rabi Al-Awal Beginning 

1 Rabi Al-Awal 1446 AH

Wednesday 

4 September 2024

Prophet's Maulid (Birth)

12 Rabi Al-Awal 1446 AH

Sunday 

15 September 2024

Rabi-Ath-Thani Beginning

1 Rabi-Ath-Thani 1446 AH

Friday

04 October 2024

Jumada-Al-Ula Beginning

1 Jumada-Al-Ula 1446 AH

Sunday 

3 November 2024

Jumada-Al-Akhirah Beginning

1 Jumada-Al-Akhirah 1446 AH

Monday 

2 December 2024

Islamic Holidays 2024: Most Important Days For Muslims

Shab-e-barat: Shab-e-Barat, also known as the Night of Forgiveness, is a major Islamic holiday held on the 15th of Sha'ban. On this night, Muslims all over the world pray to Allah for forgiveness of their sins. Furthermore, this holy night can be used to seek mercy for deceased and sick family members. On this night, it is believed that Allah decides the fate and future of all living things. Muslims around the world commemorate the night in various ways, depending on cultural diversity and local traditions.

Shab-e-Barat means "Night of Atonement." It is known by several distinct names in many cultures around the world, including Chiragh e Barat, Baraat Ki Raat, Beraat Kandili, and Nisfu Sayaban. It is considered to be one of the holiest nights in Islam. This night is used by people to atone for their ancestors' misdeeds and to save them from the fires of hell.

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Ramzan: The Islamic/Hijri calendar considers Ramadan to be the ninth month. Ramzan is sometimes 29 days long and sometimes 30 days long. Ramadan is one of Islam's five pillars. This is the month when Allah sent the first message to Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan is derived from the Arabic root ramida an or ar-ramad. Muslims all throughout the world fast during Ramadan, which lasts from dawn until dusk.

Ramadan Moon Sighting Dua (Prayer)

اللَّهُمَّ أَهْلِلْهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ وَالسَّلاَمَةِ وَالإِسْلاَمِ رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ

Read this Dua- Allahumma ahlilhu `alaina bil-yumani wal-imaan, salamati wa-islam, rabbi wa rabbuq allah

It means- Ya Allah, give us blessings, faith, and security throughout this time. Allah is the Lord of all.

Lalyat-ul-Qadr: Lalyat-ul-Qadr, also known as the "Night of Power," is the holiest event in the Islamic calendar. The Angel Jibril delivered the first verses of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during this night. This night falls among the last ten days of Ramadan and is commonly considered the 27th day of the holy month.

Lalyat-ul-Qadr Dua: اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Read this Dua- Allahum-ma inn-ka afuwun karimu tuhibbul af wa fa'fu anni

It means: Ya Allah, You are indeed generous. You love to forgive, so please forgive me.

Ashura: In Islam, Ashura is a day of remembrance. It is observed every year on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Ashura is widely observed by Shia Muslims as a day of grief to commemorate the death of Husayn ibn Ali, who was decapitated during the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On the day of Ashura, Hazrat Imam Hussain, Hazrat Muhammad's grandson, and his family were martyred in the field of Karbala.

Milad-un-Nabi: Milad un-Nabi is a significant festival for many Muslims. 'Maulid-un-Nabi' means Hazrat Muhammad's birthday in Arabic. This event takes place on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal. It takes place in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which begins with the sighting of the moon. The date also commemorates the Prophet's death anniversary.

Isra And Miraj: Isra Mi'raj is one of the most significant events in Islamic religious history, consisting of two chapters on Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) night travel to Israel and Mi'raj in the year 621. The Qur'an briefly describes some of the incidents that occurred during Isra and Mi'raj.

Jamat Ul Wida: Jamat Ul Wida, the last Friday of Ramadan, is a significant day filled with blessings and salvation. Muslims commemorate this day by reciting the holy book of the Quran, offering special prayers, and participating in other forms of social service. They take part in philanthropic activities such as feeding the destitute and needy. People gather at mosques to pray for world peace, prosperity, and harmony.

Eid-ul-fitr: In Islam, the word Eid, which means "festivity" or "festival," is highly regarded. According to Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) instruction, Muslims celebrate Eid at two distinct times: Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha. These are the moments when Allah (SWT) is pleased when his followers rejoice and encourage everyone to be happy.

Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha are sometimes confused, yet they are two separate events with distinct meanings. Both festivals are observed in the same manner, but they memorialize separate events and, as a result, involve two opposing aspects of Islam.

Eid ul adha: Eid-ul-Adha happens on the tenth day of the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Dhu-al-Hijjah. Following the completion of the annual holy journey of Hajj, the day of celebration is dependent on the valid sighting of the moon—one of the crucial Five Pillars of Islam, a must for all Muslims who meet particular conditions is a liability.

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