Islamic Days and Nights
Calendar of blessed nights, holidays and important Islamic days for 2023.
January
The start of the blessed three months with Rajab; a great opportunity for spiritual preparation, repentance and renewal.
A blessed night at the beginning of the three holy months, when the doors of mercy and forgiveness are opened and worship and supplication are increased.
February
The blessed night when the Prophet (peace be upon him) was taken from Masjid al-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa and ascended to the heavens; a night of mercy and forgiveness.
March
A hopeful night when sins are forgiven and emancipation from the Fire is sought; an opportunity to renew repentance and servitude.
The first day of the month of Ramadan, blessed with fasting, recitation of the Qur'an and charity.
April
The Night of Power when the Qur'an began to be revealed, described as better than a thousand months; a night to be revived with dua and repentance.
The day before Eid, spent in dua, remembrance and preparation; a blessed time especially for those standing at Arafat.
The first day of Eid after a month of fasting, marked by joy, gratitude, brotherhood and visits.
The second day of Eid, when visits continue and hearts are reconciled.
The last day of Eid al-Fitr; an opportunity to share joy and support those in need.
June
The day before Eid, spent in dua, remembrance and preparation; a blessed time especially for those standing at Arafat.
The first day of Eid al-Adha, when sacrifices are offered for the sake of Allah and submission and sharing are strongly felt.
The second day of Eid al-Adha, when sacrifice continues and brotherhood is strengthened through visits and hospitality.
The third day of Eid al-Adha, when joy continues and giving and sharing carry on.
July
The final day of Eid al-Adha, when the tashriq takbirs continue and the time is valued with gratitude and reflection.
The beginning of the new year in the Hijri calendar, reminding of the Hijrah, patience and turning back to Allah.
A blessed day on which, according to narrations, many prophets were granted deliverance; observed with fasting, dua and generosity.
September
The night when the Prophet, mercy to the worlds (peace be upon him), honoured the world with his birth.