As a result, it is possible for months in the Lunar crescent is first seen (by a human observer) after a While it is simple (for astronomers!) to calculate theĬycle of the astronomical moon to prepare the calendar inĪdvance, technically speaking, each month starts when the.Dates on official documents, e.g., employment contracts, may be cited in the Islamic calendar, the Gregorian calendar, or both.Practically speaking, those working in Saudi Arabia will The day commemorates for Shia Muslims the death of Husayn ibn Ali who.
Yaum as-sabt ("Sabbath day," i.e., Saturday). Ashura marks the 10th day of the 1st month of Muharram on the Islamic lunar calendar. May often hear references in the news to "Friday prayers") ("gathering day," i.e., Friday - this is the holy day, you Khamis ("fifth day," i.e., Thursday) yaum al-jumu`a Yaum al-arbia'a ("fourth day," i.e., Wednesday) yaum al. Monday) yaum ath-thalatha ("third day," i.e., Tuesday) The names of the days of the week are: yaum al-ahad ("firstĭay," i.e., Sunday) yaum al-ithnayn ("second day," i.e., The names of the months in the Islamic calendar are: 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. Note: Other Gulf countries typically use the Islamic calendar for religious purposes, but the Gregorian for secular purposes. The IslamicĬalendar year is 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar The Islamic calendar has 12 months, each with 29 or 30 days. During the transition, you will likely see both calendars in-use. Saudi Arabia traditionally follows the Islamic, or Hejira calendar, but in December 2016 they announced a transition to the Gregorian Calendar. This calendar has 365 days (or 366 days every four yearsįor leap year), and is based on one solar year. There are many calendars in use in the world today, and thatīy which the Western world operates is the GregorianĬalendar.
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