Islamic months

The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, consists of 12 lunar months. Every Islamic month symbolizes a particular meaning. Let’s explore the meanings and origins of these Islamic months’ names! The Islamic Months Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allah [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred. That is the correct religion, so do not wrong yourselves during them. And fight against the disbelievers collectively as they fight against you collectively. And know that Allah is with the righteous [who fear Him]. [At-Tawbah 9:36]

How can I teach the Islamic Months of the Year? This colourful poster feature the Islamic Months of the Year. Brilliant for visual learners, and perfect to display on your classroom wall! Why not use these as a calendar on your display? Or as a go to poster for your students to remember the correct order and names of the Hijri months? What are the Islamic months? There are 12 Islamic months in the Hijri calendar: 1. Muharram 2. Safar 3. Rabee Al-Awwal 4. Rabee Al-Akhir 5. Jumada Al-Ulaa 6. Jumada Al-Akhirah 7. Rajab 8. Shaaban 9. Ramadan 10. Shawwal 11. Thul-Qidah 12. Thul-Hijjah What is the Islamic calendar and when does it start? The Islamic calendar is also known as the Hijri calendar and consists of 12 months. The Islamic calendar begins on the first of the month of Muharram and ends with the month of Thul-Hijjah. The year which our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)’s migration (Hijrah) from the city of Mecca to the city, Medina, would mark the beginning of the Islamic/Hijri calendar.