Islamic Calendar and Important Events MCQs 2026
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- Q1easy
Which month is known as the month in which the Quran began to be revealed
💡 Explanation:The Quran's revelation began in the month of Ramadan.
- Q2medium
Six days of voluntary fasting after Eid-ul-Fitr are recommended in which month
💡 Explanation:It is a recommended Sunnah practice to fast six additional days in the month of Shawwal after Ramadan.
- Q3medium
An additional voluntary fasting practice observed on the 9th and 10th of Muharram commemorates the saving of which prophet from Pharaoh
💡 Explanation:Fasting on Ashura commemorates Allah's saving of Prophet Musa (AS) and the Israelites from Pharaoh.
- Q4medium
What term is used for the day of standing at Arafat during Hajj, the 9th of Dhul Hijjah
💡 Explanation:Yaum-e-Arafah, the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, is the day pilgrims stand at Arafat, considered the core ritual of Hajj.
- Q5medium
The Conquest of Makkah took place in which Islamic month
💡 Explanation:The Conquest of Makkah took place in Ramadan of 8 AH.
- Q6medium
The Farewell Pilgrimage (Hajjat-ul-Wida) took place in which Islamic month
💡 Explanation:The Farewell Pilgrimage took place in Dhul Hijjah of 10 AH.
- Q7medium
The Day of Sacrifice during Hajj, coinciding with Eid-ul-Adha, is called
💡 Explanation:Yaum-un-Nahr, the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, is the Day of Sacrifice coinciding with Eid-ul-Adha.
- Q8easy
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on which date
💡 Explanation:Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan fasting, is celebrated on the 1st of Shawwal.
- Q9easy
What is the night of great significance during the last ten days of Ramadan, believed to be better than a thousand months, called
💡 Explanation:Laylat-ul-Qadr, occurring in the last ten nights of Ramadan, is described in the Quran as better than a thousand months.
- Q10easy
Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated on which date
💡 Explanation:Eid-ul-Adha, commemorating Ibrahim's (AS) sacrifice, is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah.
- Q11medium
In which Islamic month did the Isra and Mi'raj (Night Journey and Ascension) take place
💡 Explanation:The Isra and Mi'raj is traditionally commemorated on the 27th night of Rajab.
- Q12medium
What is the middle of Shaban, celebrated by some as a night of forgiveness, called
💡 Explanation:Shab-e-Barat is observed on the night of the 15th of Shaban by many Muslims as a night of forgiveness and worship.
- Q13easy
What is the ritual animal sacrifice performed during Eid-ul-Adha called
💡 Explanation:Qurbani, or Udhiyah, is the ritual sacrifice performed during Eid-ul-Adha, commemorating Ibrahim's (AS) willingness to sacrifice his son.
- Q14easy
In which Islamic month was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born
💡 Explanation:The Prophet was born in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal.
- Q15easy
On which date of Rabi-ul-Awwal is the Prophet's birthday (Eid Milad-un-Nabi) traditionally observed by many Muslims
💡 Explanation:Many Muslims traditionally observe the Prophet's birthday on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal.
- Q16easy
Which prophet's willingness to sacrifice his son is commemorated during Eid-ul-Adha
💡 Explanation:Eid-ul-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's (AS) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.
- Q17medium
The Battle of Badr took place on which date
💡 Explanation:The Battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadan in 2 AH.
- Q18medium
Who formally established and standardized the Hijri calendar system
💡 Explanation:Umar bin Al-Khattab (RA) formally established the Hijri calendar during his caliphate, counting from the year of migration.
- Q19easy
What is the last month of the Islamic calendar, during which Hajj takes place
💡 Explanation:Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar, during which Hajj occurs.
- Q20medium
Which four months in the Islamic calendar are considered sacred, during which fighting is traditionally prohibited
💡 Explanation:The four sacred months are Muharram, Rajab, Dhul Qadah, and Dhul Hijjah.
- Q21medium
The Hijri calendar begins its count from which specific year of the Christian era
💡 Explanation:The Hijri calendar begins counting from 622 CE, the year of the Prophet's migration to Madinah.
- Q22easy
Which day is observed as Ashura, commemorating events including the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA)
💡 Explanation:Ashura falls on the 10th of Muharram, associated with several significant historical events including Karbala.
- Q23easy
What is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, in which fasting is obligatory
💡 Explanation:Ramadan, the ninth month, is the month of obligatory fasting.
- Q24easy
What is the first month of the Islamic calendar
💡 Explanation:Muharram is the first month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.
- Q25easy
How many months are there in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar
💡 Explanation:The Islamic calendar consists of 12 lunar months, similar in count to the solar calendar.
- Q26easy
What is the second month of the Islamic calendar
💡 Explanation:Safar is the second month of the Islamic calendar.
- Q27easy
What is the third month of the Islamic calendar
💡 Explanation:Rabi-ul-Awwal, the month of the Prophet's birth, is the third month of the Islamic calendar.
- Q28medium
What is the fourth month of the Islamic calendar
💡 Explanation:Rabi-ul-Thani is the fourth month of the Islamic calendar.
- Q29medium
What is the fifth month of the Islamic calendar
💡 Explanation:Jumada-ul-Awwal is the fifth month of the Islamic calendar.
- Q30medium
What is the sixth month of the Islamic calendar
💡 Explanation:Jumada-ul-Thani is the sixth month of the Islamic calendar.
- Q31medium
What is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar
💡 Explanation:Rajab, one of the four sacred months, is the seventh month of the Islamic calendar.
- Q32medium
What is the eleventh month of the Islamic calendar
💡 Explanation:Dhul Qadah, one of the four sacred months, is the eleventh month of the Islamic calendar.
- Q33medium
The Battle of the Trench occurred in which Hijri year
💡 Explanation:The Battle of the Trench took place in Shawwal, 5 AH (627 CE).
- Q34medium
Approximately how many days are in an Islamic lunar year compared to a solar year
💡 Explanation:The lunar Islamic year is approximately 354 days, about 11 days shorter than the 365-day solar year.
- Q35easy
The Battle of Uhud occurred in which Hijri year
💡 Explanation:The Battle of Uhud took place in Shawwal, 3 AH (625 CE).
- Q36easy
The Battle of Badr occurred in which Hijri year
💡 Explanation:The Battle of Badr took place in Ramadan, 2 AH (624 CE).
- Q37medium
Due to the lunar calendar's shorter length, Islamic months shift approximately how many days earlier each solar year
💡 Explanation:Because the lunar year is about 11 days shorter, Islamic months shift approximately 11 days earlier relative to the solar calendar each year.
- Q38easy
What is the tenth month of the Islamic calendar
💡 Explanation:Shawwal, the month of Eid-ul-Fitr, is the tenth month of the Islamic calendar.
- Q39medium
What is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar
💡 Explanation:Shaban is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, immediately preceding Ramadan.
- Q40hard
The first mosque built after the Hijrah, Masjid-e-Quba, was constructed in which Islamic month
💡 Explanation:Masjid-e-Quba was built shortly after the Prophet's arrival near Madinah, in Rabi-ul-Awwal, 1 AH.
- Q41hard
The historic Charter/Constitution of Madinah was established in which approximate year after Hijrah
💡 Explanation:The Charter of Madinah was established shortly after the Hijrah, in the 1st year AH.
- Q42medium
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in which Hijri year
💡 Explanation:The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in Dhul Qadah, 6 AH (628 CE).
- Q43easy
The Conquest of Makkah occurred in which Hijri year
💡 Explanation:The Conquest of Makkah took place in Ramadan, 8 AH (630 CE).
- Q44medium
The Battle of Khaybar occurred in which Hijri year
💡 Explanation:The Battle of Khaybar took place in Safar, 7 AH (628 CE).
- Q45easy
The migration (Hijrah) to Madinah is generally dated to which Hijri year, as the foundational point of the calendar
💡 Explanation:The Hijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, corresponding to 622 CE, designated as 1 AH.
- Q46hard
The migration to Abyssinia by early Muslims occurred in which Islamic calendar year relative to Prophethood
💡 Explanation:The migrations to Abyssinia took place in the 4th (smaller group) and 5th (larger group) years of Prophethood.
- Q47hard
The Second Pledge of Aqabah, involving around 75 people from Yathrib, took place during which Islamic month, coinciding with the Hajj season
💡 Explanation:The Second Pledge of Aqabah took place during the Hajj season in Dhul Hijjah, when pilgrims from Yathrib visited Makkah.
- Q48medium
The three days following Eid-ul-Adha, known as Ayyam-ut-Tashreeq, fall on which dates
💡 Explanation:Ayyam-ut-Tashreeq refers to the 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah, days of continued celebration and remembrance following Eid-ul-Adha.
- Q49medium
Is fasting permitted during the days of Ayyam-ut-Tashreeq
💡 Explanation:Fasting is prohibited during the days of Ayyam-ut-Tashreeq, as these are days of feasting and celebration.
- Q50easy
Which two days in the Islamic calendar are explicitly prohibited for fasting, marking major celebrations
💡 Explanation:Fasting is explicitly prohibited on the two days of Eid, as they are designated as days of celebration.
- Q51medium
Is fasting recommended or prohibited for pilgrims actually performing Hajj on the Day of Arafah
💡 Explanation:Pilgrims are generally advised not to fast on the Day of Arafah, to maintain strength for the demanding rituals and prayers.
- Q52medium
The Prophet's Farewell Sermon and Hajj took place in which Hijri year
💡 Explanation:The Farewell Pilgrimage and Sermon took place in Dhul Hijjah, 10 AH, shortly before the Prophet's death.
- Q53hard
Uthman bin Affan (RA) was martyred in which Islamic month
💡 Explanation:Uthman (RA) was martyred in Dhul Hijjah, 35 AH, during the siege of his house.
- Q54hard
Ali bin Abi Talib (RA) was martyred in which Islamic month
💡 Explanation:Ali (RA) was struck by the poisoned sword in Ramadan and passed away shortly after, in 40 AH.
- Q55medium
The Battle of Karbala, resulting in the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA), took place in which Hijri year
💡 Explanation:The Battle of Karbala took place in Muharram, 61 AH (680 CE).
- Q56medium
What is the special voluntary fasting recommended on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, the Day of Arafah, believed to expiate sins of the previous and coming year
💡 Explanation:Fasting on the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) is highly recommended for those not performing Hajj, believed to expiate two years of minor sins.
- Q57hard
The Battle of Khaybar took place in which Islamic month
💡 Explanation:The Battle of Khaybar occurred in Safar, 7 AH.
- Q58hard
The Battle of Mu'tah took place in which Islamic month
💡 Explanation:The Battle of Mu'tah took place in Jumada-ul-Awwal, 8 AH.
- Q59hard
The Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) took place in which Islamic month
💡 Explanation:The Battle of the Trench took place in Shawwal, 5 AH.
- Q60hard
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in which Islamic month
💡 Explanation:The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in Dhul Qadah, 6 AH, during the sacred pilgrimage months.
- Q61hard
The Battle of Hunayn took place in which Islamic month, shortly after the Conquest of Makkah
💡 Explanation:The Battle of Hunayn took place in Shawwal, 8 AH, shortly after the Conquest of Makkah.
- Q62hard
The Expedition of Tabuk took place in which Islamic month
💡 Explanation:The Expedition of Tabuk took place in Rajab, 9 AH.
- Q63hard
Which caliph is said to have died on the same calendar date as his election, the 22nd of Jumada-ul-Akhir, according to some historical accounts
💡 Explanation:Various historical dates are attributed to Abu Bakr's death; precise dating varies across sources, though Jumada-ul-Akhir 13 AH is commonly cited.
- Q64medium
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) passed away on which date within Rabi-ul-Awwal, according to widely cited tradition
💡 Explanation:The Prophet is traditionally held to have passed away on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, 11 AH, the same date attributed to his birth by many.
- Q65hard
Umar bin Al-Khattab (RA) was martyred in which Islamic month
💡 Explanation:Umar (RA) was stabbed in Dhul Hijjah, 23 AH, and passed away a few days later.