Islamic Months: The 12 months of the Muslim Calendar
There are 12 months in the Islamic calendar which are based on the position and phases of the moon. Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new moon and are usually 29 to 30 days long. The Islamic calendar or the lunar calendar changes every year, that is the placement of each month is different from that of the previous year. Each Islamic month has its own significance and symbolizes a particular meaning. Here each month's importance has been described briefly 1) Muharram: The first month of the Islamic calendar is Muharram. Muharram comes from an Arabic term meaning "forbidden". This month is known so as all forms of fighting are prohibited, and worshippers have to refrain from doing anything that would violate the sanctity of the The Muharram month 10th day of Muharram is known as Ashura . This day is of great significance for both sections of Muslims. For others, this day is marked with fasting and special prayers in mosques. However, for other sects, the