Islamic Date Today in Pakistan
Gregorian Date
Monday, April 13, 2026
Islamic Date
24 Shawwal 1447 AH
English
24/10/1447
Urdu
۲۴/۱۰/۱۴۴۷
Arabic
٢٤/١٠/١٤٤٧
Importance of Islamic Months
1. Muharram
The first month of the Hijri year and one of the sacred months. Ashura is especially significant for fasting and reflection.
Hadith: Sahih Muslim 1162 — Fasting on the day of Ashura expiates the sins of the previous year.
2. Safar
A regular month for worship. Islam clearly rejects superstitions and bad omens associated with Safar.
Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 5757 — “There is no Safar (bad omen in the month of Safar).”
3. Rabi ul Awwal
A month linked with the blessed Seerah and noble character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Hadith: Sahih Muslim 408 — Increase sending blessings (Salawat) upon the Prophet ﷺ.
4. Rabi ul Thani
A month to continue regular worship, prayer, and strengthening good character.
Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 6464 — The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently.
5. Jumada al Awwal
A time to remain steadfast in faith and continue daily worship practices.
Hadith: Sahih Muslim 2818 — Remain firm in remembrance and prayer.
6. Jumada al Thani
A month for self-accountability and preparing spiritually for the sacred months ahead.
Hadith: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2459 — Take account of yourselves before you are taken to account.
7. Rajab
One of the sacred months. A time for repentance, dua, and increased voluntary worship.
Hadith: Sunan Abi Dawud 2428 — Sacred months hold special spiritual value.
8. Shaban
The month before Ramadan, often used as preparation through fasting and worship.
Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 1969 — The Prophet ﷺ fasted most of Shaban.
9. Ramadan
The holiest month in Islam and the month of obligatory fasting.
Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 8 — Islam is built on five pillars including fasting رمضان.
10. Shawwal
Begins with Eid ul Fitr and includes six highly rewarded voluntary fasts.
Hadith: Sahih Muslim 1164 — Six fasts of Shawwal equal fasting the whole year.
11. Dhul Qadah
A sacred month traditionally associated with peace and Hajj preparation.
Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 3197 — It is among the sacred months.
12. Dhul Hijjah
The month of Hajj and Eid ul Adha. The first ten days are among the most blessed days.
Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 969 — No good deeds are more beloved than those done in the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
