Keep track of sunnah days and hijama sessions based on Islamic calendar

The Islamic or Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar consisting of twelve lunar months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to date events in many Muslim countries and for religious purposes by Muslims all over the world. Based on the sighting of the crescent moon the length of each month is determined by the time it takes the moon to orbit the earth. As the lunar year is eleven days shorter than the solar year. The Islamic calendar is shifted by about ten days each year. This means it is not synchronized with the season. It starts with Muharram, which is the first month. Ends with Dhu-al-Qa’dah, which is the twelfth month.

The Islamic calendar is also known as the Hijri calendar. After Muhammad’s (PBUH) emigration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. The first year of the calendar corresponds to the year in which Muhammad emigrated. The Islamic calendar is based on the Qur’an and is the official calendar of several Muslim countries. It is used to determine the proper days on which to observe the annual fast, perform Hajj, to celebrate other Islamic holidays and festivals. Widely being used by Muslims to determine the proper time for daily prayers as well as for religious and cultural events. In other words it is a tool to keep track of Islamic occasions.

Use of Calendar for Hijama Therapy

The Islamic calendar is an important part of Hijama therapy as It is used to determine when the therapy should be carried out and sunnah dates for Hijama therapy. Click to learn about sunnah day and other related useful information.