Ramadan 1426/2005

Ramadan is approaching us fast, seems like yesterday since the last one. Although Islamic calendars are based on estimates of the visibility of the lunar crescent, they are published for planning purposes, so they shouldn’t be taken accurately (they are normally 1-2 days earlier or later).

Ramada1426/2006 will start in the UK 4^th or 5^th of October. It would be wise if we could all make plans for this important and holy month, to make maximum benefit.

Listing of beginning and ending of the Islamic year:

Islamic Month Gregorian Dates

• Muharram February 10 - March 10, 2005
• Safar March 11 - April 9, 2005
• Rabia Awal April 10 - May 8, 2005
• Rabia Thani May 9 - June 7, 2005
• Jumaada Awal June 8 - July 6, 2005
• Jumaada Thani July 7 - August 5, 2005
• Rajab August 6 - September 4, 2005
• Sha'ban September 5 - October 3, 2005
• Ramadan October 4 - November 2, 2005
• Shawwal November 3 - December 2, 2005
• Dhul-Qi'dah December 3 - December 31, 2005
• Dhul-Hijjah January 1 - January 30, 2006