Monthly Themes
Every child at Illume should grow up knowing the significant dates of the Islamic calendar and the moments that shaped our history. Our Monthly Themes initiative links each month to its Islamic counterpart and the events within it. Teachers weave the theme through the week — sharing stories, making posters and cards, and preparing assembly role-plays — with special assemblies held through the year to bring each theme to life.
September 2026
Rabi ul Awwal 1448
Mawlid un-Nabi ﷺ · 12 Rabi ul Awwal
- The Prophet’s ﷺ migration to Madinah Sharif
- Story of the birth of the Prophet ﷺ
- Virtues of Mawlid
- Awliya – Life & stories of Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan (Rahmatullah Alaih)
Mawlid falls ~26 Aug, during the summer break — explored on return.
October 2026
Rabi ul Akhir 1448
- Focus on Namaz, as it was made compulsory in Rabi ul Akhir
- Awliya – Life and stories of Hazrat Ghawth al-A’zam (Rahmatullah Alaih) & Hazrat Nizamuddin Awliya (Rahmatullah Alaih)
November 2026
Jumada al-Ula & Jumada al-Akhir 1448
- Personalities – Birth of Hazrat Ali (RadiAllahu Ta’ala Anhu) – Life & stories
- Personalities – Hazrat Khalid Ibn Waleed (RadiAllahu Ta’ala Anhu) and other famous warriors
- Life & stories of Hazrat Umar (RadiAllahu Ta’ala Anhu) – became the Caliph this month
- Life and stories of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RadiAllahu Ta’ala Anhu) – Urs this month
- Awliya – Imam Jalaluddin Rumi (Rahmatullah Alaih) and his peer Shaykh Shams Tabrez (Rahmatullah Alaih)
December 2026
Rajab 1448
Meraj un-Nabi ﷺ · 27 Rajab (~6 Jan)
- Significant events – Stories of Meraj un Nabi ﷺ
- Life & stories of Prophet Nooh (Alaihissalam) – He boarded the ark in Rajab
- Awliya – Urs Hazrat Khawaja Gareeb Nawaz (Rahmatullah Alaih)
- Birth & life of Prophet Esa [Jesus] (Alaihissalam)
- Islamic perspective on Prophet Esa (Alaihissalam)
- Prophet Esa (Alaihissalam) departing the world and return
January 2027
Sha’ban 1448
Shab-e-Barat · 15 Sha’ban (~24 Jan)
- Virtues of Shab-e-Barat
- Story of change of Qibla
- Personalities – The 4 Imams
February 2027
Ramadan 1448
Ramadan begins ~8 FebLaylatul Qadr · last ten nights
- Benefits of Ramadan
- Fasting
- Personalities – Hazrat Khadija (RadiAllahu Ta’ala Anha) – Urs on 10th of Ramadan
- Personalities – Sayyidah Aisha Siddiqa (RadiAllahu Ta’ala Anha) – Urs on 17th Ramadan
- Stories of Battles – Badr – 17th of the month
- Virtues of Laylatul Qadr – Night of Power
March 2027
Shawwal 1448
Eid ul-Fitr · 9–10 Mar
- Eid ul Fitr
- Creation of Paradise (Description of Paradise)
April 2027
Dhul Qa’dah 1448
- Personalities – Hazrat Musa (Alaihissalam)
- Stories of Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihissalam) and building of Kaabah
- Story of Hazrat Yunus (Alaihissalam) and the whale
May 2027
Dhul Hijjah 1448
Hajj & Arafah ~15 MayEid ul-Adha ~16 May
- Virtues and actions of Hajj
- Personalities – Sayyidah Fatima (RadiAllahu Ta’ala Anha)
- Story of Hazrat Ibrahim (Alaihissalam) and the dream
- Life & virtues of Hazrat Usman Gani (RadiAllahu Ta’ala Anhu) – Urs in Dhul Hijjah
June 2027
Muharram 1449
Islamic New Year · 1 Muharram (~6 Jun)Ashura · 10 Muharram (~15 Jun)
- Islamic New Year
- Day of Ashura and its significance
- Imam Hussain (RadiAllahu Ta’ala Anhu)
July 2027
Muharram 1449 · continued
- Awliya – Story of Hazrat Baba Farid (Rahmatullah Alaih)
- Awliya – Sultan Syed Makhdoom Ashraf (Rahmatullah Alaih)