Lunar Months

Muharram

The sacred month of Allah, month of blessings and repentance

Safar

Month of travel and journey

Rabi' al-Awwal

Month of spring and fertility

Rabi' al-Thani

Second month of spring

Jumada al-Awwal

Month of stillness and stability

Jumada al-Thani

Second month of stillness

Rajab

The honored month of Allah, month of upbringing and refinement

Sha'ban

Month of distribution and division

Ramadan

Month of Quran and worship

Shawwal

Month of celebration and joy

Dhu al-Qi'dah

Month of sitting and rest

Dhu al-Hijjah

Month of pilgrimage and response