Islamic Months Names | Islamic Calendar by Islamic Names



  • 1. Muharram ("Forbidden" - it is one of the four months during which it is forbidden to wage war or fight)

  • 2. Safar ("Empty" or "Yellow")

  • 3. Rabia Awal ("First spring")

  • 4. Rabia Thani ("Second spring")

  • 5. Jumaada Awal ("First freeze")

  • 6. Jumaada Thani ("Second freeze")

  • 7. Rajab ("To respect" - this is another holy month when fighting is prohibited)

  • 8. Sha'ban ("To spread and distribute")

  • 9. Ramadan ("Parched thirst" - this is the month of daytime fasting)

  • 10. Shawwal ("To be light and vigorous")

  • 11. Dhul-Qi'dah ("The month of rest" - another month when no warfare or fighting is allowed)

  • 12. Dhul-Hijjah ("The month of Hajj" - this is the month of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, again when no warfare or fighting is allowed)""