Islamic Calendar

In India, all the prominent Muslim festivals are celebrated with religious fervor. Ramzan finds special place in the calendar of events. Holiday is declared in educational institutions and government offices, on the occasion of Ramadan. Bakra-Eid is the 'feast of sacrifice', celebrated from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah. Celebrated after the fasting month of Ramzan, Ramadan encompasses a number of rituals that are performed on specific time. Muharram commemorates the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed's grandson, Imam Hussain.  Here is the complete information on the celebration of the popular Inslamic festivals in India.  

Islamic Holidays Calendar 2011 

November 2011 
  06  Sunday       Eid-Ul-Adha 
   26  Saturday   Al-Hijira, Muharram Begins

December 2011  
  05 Monday Ashura 
  
   
   
Islamic Holidays Calendar 2012   
    
February 2012   
  04   Saturday     Milad un Nabi (Birthday of the Prophet), Sunni
  09   Thursday     Milad un Nabi, Shia 
     
July 2012    
  20   Friday         Ramadan Begins 
     
August 2012  
  19   Sunday       Id-Ul-Fitr, Ramadan Ends
     
October 2012  
  26   Friday         Eid-Ul-Adha 
  
   
December 2012 
  15   Thursday     Al-Hijira/ Muharram  begins 
  24   Saturday     Ashura