Know Which Calendar Do Muslims Use To Choose Auspicious Dates, Like Hindus Use The Panchang

Islamic Calendar: In all religions, selecting an auspicious time (muhurat) for important and sacred tasks is considered essential. It is a common belief that if a significant or auspicious activity is carried out during an inauspicious time, it may not be successful or may face obstacles.

In Hinduism, auspicious timings are considered important for ceremonies such as weddings, mundan, housewarming, and even for making purchases. To determine these auspicious muhurats, Hindus use the Panchang, a traditional Hindu calendar.

But do you know how followers of Islam choose an auspicious time for important activities and which calendar they use?

Muslims follow the Hijri calendar or Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar. Based on the Hijri calendar, important Islamic dates, religious journeys like Hajj, and festivals such as Ramadan, Eid, and Hajj, as well as various other religious occasions, are determined. The timing and muhurat for these events are selected according to the lunar dates mentioned in the Hijri calendar.

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Key Facts About The Hijri Calendar

• The Hijri calendar is based on the phases of the moon. Therefore, it has 354 or 355 days in a year instead of 365.
• According to Islamic beliefs, the Hijri calendar began with the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, which is said to have occurred in 622 CE.
• Like the Hindu Panchang or the Gregorian calendar, the Hijri calendar also has 12 months. These are: Muharram, Safar, Rabi' al-Awwal, Rabi' al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada al-Thani, Rajab, Sha'ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhu al-Qi'dah, and Dhu al-Hijjah.
• For events like Nikah or starting a new venture, Muslims also refer to the Hijri calendar to find an auspicious date or muhurat. Usually, people also seek guidance from the local Maulvi for this purpose.

Auspicious Dates And Months From An Islamic Perspective

• Sacred Months – Ramadan, Shawwal, Muharram, and Dhu al-Hijjah
• Virtuous Days – Eid, Shab-e-Barat, Laylat al-Qadr

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