The Islamic Calendar, known as the Hijri Calendar, was formulated during the glorious reign of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (583–643 CE). It is called the Hijri Calendar because it begins with the Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) historical migration (hijrah) from his native Makkah to the nearby oasis of Madinah in 622 CE. Like the Gregorian Calendar, the Islamic Calendar consists of twelve months, namely Muharram, Safar, Rabi’ al-Awwal, Rabi’ al-Thani, Jumada al-Ula, Jumada al-Ukhra, Rajab, Sha’ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qa’dah and Dhul Hijjah, but unlike the Gregorian Calendar (which is based on the cycle of the sun), the Hijri Calendar is a Lunar Calendar (based on the rotation of the moon). Although historically the Hijri Calendar had played an important role in the determination and performance of fundamental Islamic obligations (for example, fasting of Ramadan, Eid, Hajj etc), and has traditionally been used widely in Muslim cultures and societies, unfortunately during the twentieth century it became increasingly sidelined in several Muslim countries (such as Turkey and Iran). At a time when the Muslims around the world are becoming detached from one of Islam’s foremost cultural institutions, the need to revive and popularise the use of the Hijri Calendar could not have been more important

Topics to be covered amongst many:

Origin and Development of the Hijri Calendar

Meaning and Significance for the Benefit of those not familiar with the History of the Islamic Calendar

Specific acts of worship and other devotional practices which the Prophet, may Allah’s peace and mercy be on him, regularly performed or encouraged his companions (Sahabah) to perform during different months

The Importance of a Number of other Islamic obligations such as Yawm al-Jumu’ah (Friday), the benefits of performing regular Nafl (optional/voluntary) worship as well as rites of passage like birth, marriage and death

Many other aspects relating to the Muslim Months.

Date: Saturday 25th September 2010

Time: 9.30am - 6.30pm

Venue: E1 Centre, 7 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DU. (2mins from East London Mosque)

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