Jumada al-Thani: The Sixth Islamic Month
Jumada al-Thani, also called Jumada al-Akhirah, is the sixth month of the Hijri year. Read about its meaning, history and dates this year.
- Position
- Month 6 of 12
- Meaning of the name
- The second dry month
- Sacred month
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- Length
- 29 days in 1448 AH
Jumada al-Thani is the sixth month of the Hijri calendar and the second of the two Jumada months. It is also called Jumada al-Akhirah, and both names are in common use.
The first caliph, Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him), died in this month in 13 AH after leading the Muslim community for a little over two years. Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) succeeded him.
The month marks the halfway point of the Islamic year. It is followed by Rajab, the first of the months leading up to Ramadan, and many people use it to make up missed fasts.
Begins on
| Year | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | 29 | ||
| 1449 AH | 29 |
Gregorian dates are based on the Umm al-Qura calendar and may differ by a day where months are fixed by local moon sighting.
Notable days
- 13-15The "white days", a recommended fast in the middle of every lunar month.
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