Islamic years are also called Hijra years since the first year is said to be during the time of Hijra which is the emigration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina. The current year according to Islamic calendar is the 1430AH where AH signifies anno Hegirae meaning in the year of the Hijra. The current year extends from December 28, 2008 to December 17, 2009. The months of the Islamic calendar are as follows:
- Muharram
- Safar
- Rabi’ al-awwal
- Rabi’ al-thani
- Jumada al-awwal
- Jumada al-thani
- Rajab
- Sha’aban
- Ramadan
- Shawwal
- Dhu al-Qi’dah
- Dhu al-Hijjah
Out of all these months, the holiest month of the year is Ramadan. Eating, drinking, smoking and sex are prohibited during the daytime house of this month.
