Islamic Events Countdown — Every Sacred Date, One Place

Ramadan — the ninth month of the Islamic calendar — is the holiest period in the Muslim year, when the Quran was first revealed and fasting (sawm) becomes obligatory from Fajr to Maghrib. This live countdown tracks the exact days, hours, and minutes remaining until the first Roza begins in India, based on the confirmed crescent sighting and India Standard Time.

Eid al-Fitr falls on 1 Shawwal, the morning after Chand Raat — the night the new crescent moon is sighted, marking the end of Ramadan fasting. For Muslims in India, Chand Raat carries deep cultural and spiritual significance, with families gathering to sight the moon and prepare for the Eid prayer. This countdown runs to the expected start of Shawwal 1448 AH.

Eid al-Adha — observed on 10 Dhul Hijjah — commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah, and coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah. Known widely in India as Bakra Eid, it is marked by the Qurbani (sacrifice), communal Eid prayer, and distribution of meat among family, neighbours, and those in need.

Yawm al-Arafah — the 9th of Dhul Hijjah — is considered the pinnacle of the Hajj pilgrimage and one of the most virtuous days in the entire Islamic year. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described it as the day Allah frees more people from Hellfire than any other. Fasting on this day for non-pilgrims is a confirmed Sunnah that expiates sins of two years. This countdown is calibrated for India’s Dhul Hijjah moon sighting.

Hajj — the fifth pillar of Islam — is an annual pilgrimage to Makkah al-Mukarramah obligatory once in a lifetime for every Muslim who is physically and financially able. The Hajj season spans the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, culminating in the standing at Arafat, the stoning at Mina, and the Tawaf of the Kaaba. This countdown helps Indian pilgrims and families track the approach of the Hajj season each year.

Ashura falls on the 10th of Muharram — the first month of the Islamic lunar year — and carries immense religious significance across Muslim communities. It marks the day Allah saved Musa (AS) and the Israelites from Pharaoh, as well as holding deep historical significance for Shia Muslims connected to the martyrdom of Hussain ibn Ali (RA) at Karbala. Fasting on the 9th and 10th of Muharram is an established Sunnah for Sunni Muslims.

The Islamic New Year begins on 1 Muharram al-Haram — the first month of the Hijri calendar — marking the start of a new lunar year and commemorating the Hijra, the migration of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE. This event established the foundation of the Muslim community and the Islamic calendar itself. The countdown is adjusted for India’s moon sighting and IST timezone.

Mawlid al-Nabi — observed on the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal in the Hijri calendar — marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, celebrated widely across India as Eid Milad-un-Nabi with processions, prayers, and gatherings of dhikr and na’at. Communities across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Hyderabad, and Kerala observe this occasion with particular devotion. This countdown tracks the approach of 12 Rabi al-Awwal each year.

Shab-e-Barat — the night of the 15th of Sha’ban — is believed by many Muslim scholars to be a night of divine mercy, forgiveness, and the recording of deeds for the coming year. Known as Laylat al-Bara’ah in Arabic (the Night of Emancipation), it is observed with night-long prayers, recitation of the Quran, visiting graves, and seeking forgiveness. This countdown pinpoints the exact night of 15 Sha’ban for India each year.

Shab-e-Meraj — the 27th night of Rajab — commemorates the miraculous Isra (night journey) and Miraj (ascension) of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, during which he traveled from Masjid al-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa and then ascended through the seven heavens to receive the command of the five daily Salah prayers directly from Allah. This night holds extraordinary theological significance in Islamic belief and is observed with special prayers and remembrance.

Laylat al-Qadr — the Night of Power — is described in the Quran as better than a thousand months (83 years) of worship. It falls within the last ten nights of Ramadan, most likely on an odd-numbered night (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th), and marks the night the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This countdown helps Muslims in India prepare for the last Ashra of Ramadan and maximise their ibadah on these sacred nights.

Jumatul Wida — the Farewell Friday — is the last Jumu’ah prayer of Ramadan, observed with heightened devotion as the holy month draws to a close. Masjids across India fill to capacity for this congregational prayer, which holds special emotional and spiritual weight as Muslims bid farewell to Ramadan’s blessings. This countdown tracks the final Friday of Ramadan each year, giving Indian Muslims time to plan, travel, and prepare for this significant Jumu’ah.