Islamic Calendar 2021
Muslims around the world use the Islamic Calendar (also known as the Lunar or Hijri calendar) to determine the dates of religious events and observances. This 2021 Islamic calendar is based on 12 lunar months – a new month begins when a new moon is sighted.
Previous year’s Islamic Calendars:
2020
Key Dates within the 2021 Islamic Calendar (Hijri Calendar):
Ramadan Begins – 13th April 2021
Eid ul Fitr – 13th May 2021
1st Dhul Hijjah – 11th July 2021
Day of Arafah – 19th July 2021
Eid ul Adha – 20th July 2021
Islamic New Year (1st Muharram 1443) – 9th August 2021
10th Muharram – 18th August 2021
* These dates are dependent on moon sightings
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What is the Islamic Hijri calendar?
Muslims around the world use the Islamic calendar (also known as the Lunar or Hijri calendar) to determine the dates of religious events and observances.
The Islamic calendar is based on 12 lunar months – a new month begins when a new moon is sighted