1.

Muharram

ٱلْمُحَرَّم

Muharram is a special month in Islam. It’s a time for peace,
where fighting is not allowed. The tenth day of Muharram,
called Ashura, is especially important.

2.

Safar

صَفَر

The second month is called Safar. Some believe that in the past,
Arab people used to leave their homes during this time of year to find
food. This would leave their homes empty. And some people believe
that the meaning of the month comes from tales of Arabs looting the
homes of their enemies post-battle.

3.

Rabi’ al-Awwal

رَبِيع ٱلْأَوَّل

The third month is Rabi’ al-Awwal. “Rabi'” means “spring.”
“al-Awwal” means “the first.”

4.

Rabi’ al-Thani

رَبِيع ٱلْآخِر

The fourth month.

5.

Jumada al-Ula

جُمَادَىٰ ٱلْأُولَىٰ

“Jumada” is an Arabic word that can mean “dry, or cold,” or
it may be related to the word “jamād,” meaning “to freeze.”
This suggests that the month’s name reflects the dry
conditions of the land during this time.

6.

Jumada al-Thaniyah

جُمَادَىٰ ٱلْآخِرَة

The sixth month.

7.

Rajab

رَجَب

Rajab means “respect” or “honor.”
It’s one of four sacred months in the Islamic calendar. Fighting
is not allowed during these months. Rajab is considered
Allah’s (SWT) month and is therefore a highly significant time
during the year.

8.

Sha’ban

شَعْبَان

The eighth month of the Islamic year is called Sha’ban and is
considered the month of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
“Sha’ban” means “scattered,” which reflects how people
would spread out in search of water.

9.

Ramadan

رَمَضَان

The ninth month. The month of fasting, one of the five pillars of
Islam. Ramadan is the most revered month in the Hijri calendar,
during which Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to sunset
and give donations to the poor and needy.

10.

Shawwal

شَوَّال

The tenth month. The month following Ramadan, during which
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated.

11.

Dhul Qada

ذُو ٱلْقَعْدَة

It is a sacred month during which war is forbidden and people
are allowed to defend themselves if attacked.

12.

Dhul Hijjah

ذُو ٱلْقَعْدَة

The twelfth month. The month in which Hajj takes place.
Eid al-Adha is also celebrated in this month.