Calendar

Waqiat

Recurring Hijri days. Open a story when you want to read more.

Muharram

1 Muharram

Islamic New Year

The first day of the Hijri year. We remember the journey of the Prophet (s.a.w.) and begin again with Allah.

Mission: Start the year with bismillah and a kind deed.

The Cave and the Spider
10 Muharram

Ashura

A day of fasting and remembrance. We thank Allah for saving Musa (a.s.) and his people, and we remember Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet, who stood for truth at Karbala.

Mission: Fast if you can, share water, and stand up for what is true.

Husayn Stands for Truth

Rabi al-Awwal

12 Rabi al-Awwal

Mawlid of the Prophet (s.a.w.)

We celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) and try to copy his honesty and kindness.

Mission: Send salawat on the Prophet today.

Muhammad the Trustworthy
12 Rabi al-Awwal

The Year of the Elephant

Abraha came with elephants to harm the Kaaba, but Allah protected His house.

Mission: Trust that Allah protects what is sacred.

The Year of the Elephant

Jumada al-Awwal

5 Jumada al-Awwal

Wiladat of Sayyida Zainab (s.a.)

We remember the birth of Zainab bint Ali, who later spoke the truth with dignity.

Mission: Use a brave, kind voice if someone is left out.

Sayyida Zainab the Brave

Jumada al-Thani

3 Jumada al-Thani

Shahadat of Lady Fatimah (s.a.)

We remember Lady Fatimah Zahra, the shining daughter of the Prophet.

Mission: Help your mother or a sister today.

Lady Fatimah the Shining

Rajab

27 Rajab

Mab'ath

The day revelation began. Jibril brought the first words of the Quran to the Prophet in the cave of Hira.

Mission: Read one ayah and think about its meaning.

Muhammad the Trustworthy

Shaban

15 Shaban

Mid-Sha'ban

A night many families spend in extra salah, asking Allah to forgive, to guide, and to bless the year ahead.

Mission: Stay up a little later and make a long dua.

Ramadan

17 Ramadan

Battle of Badr

A day of trust in Allah. The Muslims were few, but they were not alone.

Mission: Ask Allah for help when something is hard.

Muhammad the Trustworthy
23 Ramadan

Laylatul Qadr

The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. We ask Allah to forgive us and guide us.

Mission: Stay up a little later and make a big dua.

The Night of Power

Shawwal

1 Shawwal

Eid al-Fitr

The festival after Ramadan. We thank Allah and care for people who have less.

Mission: Say Eid Mubarak and share something sweet.

A Sweet Morning After Ramadan

Dhul Hijjah

9 Dhul Hijjah

Day of Arafah

The most important day of Hajj. Allah loves the duas of this day.

Mission: Make a long dua, even if you are not at Hajj.

Hajar and the Well of Zamzam
10 Dhul Hijjah

Eid al-Adha

The festival of sacrifice. We remember Ibrahim (a.s.) and Ismail (a.s.).

Mission: Share food and remember Prophet Ibrahim's trust.

Ibrahim and the Fire
24 Dhul Hijjah

Mubahala

The Prophet brought his closest family — Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, and Husayn — as the people of truth.

Mission: Be proud of your family in a kind way.

Lady Fatimah the Shining
25 Dhul Hijjah

The Day of Feeding the Poor

We remember a household that gave their food to people in need, as Surah al-Insan describes.

Mission: Share a snack without announcing it.

The Family That Fed the Poor