Islamic Calendar 2022 – Hijri Calendar 1443 / 1444
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 2022 Islamic calendar is based on 12 lunar months – a new month begins when a new moon is sighted.
Key Dates within the 2022 Islamic Calendar (Hijri Calendar):
Al Isra’ wal Mi’raj (The night journey and ascension) – 28th February 2022
Ramadan Begins – 2nd April 2022
Eid ul Fitr – 2nd May 2022
1st Dhul Hijjah – 30th June 2022
Day of Arafah – 8th July 2022
Eid ul Adha – 9th July 2022
Islamic New Year (1st Muharram 1444) – 30th July 2022
Day of Ashura (10th Muharram) – 8th August 2022
12th Rabi Al Awwal – 8th October 2022
* These dates are dependent on moon sightings
Islamic Months:
- Muharram
- Safar
- Rabi Al-Awwal
- Rabi Al-Thani
- Jamada Al-Awwal
- Jamada Al-Thani
- Rajab
- Sha’ban
- Ramadan
- Shawwal
- Dhul Qadah
- Dhul Hijjah (month of Hajj)
