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The Islamic calendar, also called the Hijri calendar, is based on the lunar cycle. Each month begins with the sighting of the new moon, and the calendar consists of 12 months. The fourth month is Rabi-us-Sani, sometimes referred to as Rabi-al-Thani.

Rabi-us-Sani follows Rabi-ul-Awwal, the month of the Prophet Muhammad’s (S.A.W.) birth. While Rabi-us-Sani does not have the same widely recognized religious events, it is part of the sacred lunar year and continues to be important for Islamic observances, personal worship, and historical reflections. Like all months, it is a time for Muslims to engage in prayer, fasting, and reflection, maintaining spiritual discipline.

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  Month Name: Rabi-us-Sani (Rabi-al-Thani)

  
  


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  Position: Fourth month of the Islamic calendar

  
  


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  Lunar Basis: Starts with the sighting of the new moon

  
  


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    Continuation of the Islamic year after the Prophet’s birth month

    
    
  
  
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    Encourages voluntary acts of worship and reflection

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Cultural Notes: Some Muslim communities mark local religious events or historical anniversaries during this month

  
  

Understanding the sequence of the Islamic months helps Muslims observe religious rituals accurately, including fasting, special prayers, and other worship practices. Rabi-us-Sani plays a role in maintaining consistency in Islamic calendar-based observances.