October in the Islamic calendar corresponds to the months of Safar and Rabi’ al-Awwal, depending on the lunar cycles in that specific year. The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. Because it is based on the moon’s phases, its months shift from year to year in relation to the Gregorian calendar, which is solar-based.
In the Islamic calendar, the month of Safar is the second month and is followed by Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month. The exact Gregorian dates for these months change annually, so to determine their specific dates in October, one would need to consult an Islamic calendar for the current year. This unique cycle means that while October might represent one month in the Gregorian system, in the Islamic calendar it can span parts of two different months, reflecting the diverse interplay of cultures and timekeeping methods.