Islamic New Year 1444

The Islamic calendar, also called the Hijri calendar, is a lunar calendar with 12 months starting with Muharram followed by Safar, Rabi al-awwal, Rabi al-Thani, Jumada al-awwal, Jumada al-Thani, Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qadah and Dhul Hijjah. Each month starts with the sighting of the moon.