Islamic Month Jumada al-awwal 2024
Jumada al-Awwal is the fifth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It follows the lunar cycle and starts with the sighting of the new moon. The name “Jumada” means “dry” or “parched land,” reflecting the dry conditions in the Arabian Peninsula during this time of year.
Jumada al-awwal Calendar 1445 Hijri
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 |
Jumada al-Awwal is a special month in the Islamic calendar. While it isn’t associated with any special acts of worship or events like Ramadan or Hajj, it’s a time for Muslims to think about their faith and get ready for the next holy month. The Islamic calendar moves about 10 to 12 days each year compared to the Gregorian calendar. This means that Jumada al-Awwal can occur in different seasons over a period of years.
Battle of Mu’tah
The Battle of Mu’tah was one of the most important events in early Islamic history. It took place during Jumada al-Awwal. The Muslim forces fought the Byzantine Empire. The battle showed how brave and strong the early Muslim community was. They were up against a much larger army.
Who won the battle of Mu’tah?
The Muslims won the battle.
What happened in Jumada al-Awwal?
On 10 Jumada al-Awwal 11 AH, Fatima, daughter of Muhammad, died in Medina at 23 years old.