Today's Hijri Date — 27 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH
Hijri Date Today
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Gregorian date: September 9, 2026
Umm al-Qura calendar The Hijri day begins at sunset and may differ by one day based on moon sighting.
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What is the Hijri calendar?
The Hijri calendar (also called the Islamic calendar) is the lunar calendar used by Muslims worldwide. It consists of twelve lunar months of 29 or 30 days each, giving a year of 354 or 355 days. The calendar begins from the migration (Hijra) of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE — hence the name “Hijri”.
The Hijri calendar governs Islamic worship directly: it determines the start of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, the Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha, the sacred months, and the fast of Ashura. This site follows the official Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia — the most widely adopted reference in the Gulf.
For the current Hijri year 1448 AH (2026/2027 CE) you can browse every month's full calendar with events, use the instant date converter, or try the Hijri age calculator.
What is today's Hijri date?
Today's Hijri date is 27 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to September 9, 2026, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia.
What is today's Gregorian date?
Today's Gregorian date is September 9, 2026, which corresponds to 27 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH in the Hijri calendar.
How many days until Ramadan 1448 AH?
Ramadan 1448 AH begins on February 8, 2027 per the Umm al-Qura calendar — about 152 days from today, pending the official moon-sighting announcement.
What is the Umm al-Qura calendar?
The Umm al-Qura calendar is the official Hijri calendar of Saudi Arabia, calculated astronomically for Makkah. It is used by government bodies in Saudi Arabia and most Gulf countries.
What is the difference between the Hijri and Gregorian calendars?
The Hijri calendar is lunar, with 12 lunar months and a year of about 354 days, while the Gregorian calendar is solar with about 365 days. The Hijri date therefore moves roughly 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
Why does the Hijri date differ between countries?
Because the start of each Hijri month is tied to sighting the new crescent moon. Countries differ in relying on physical sighting or astronomical calculation, so a month can begin a day earlier in one country than another.
When does the Hijri day begin?
In the Islamic calendar the day begins at sunset, not at midnight as in the Gregorian calendar. For example, the night of Friday begins after Thursday’s sunset.
What are the four sacred months?
The sacred months are Dhu al-Qi'dah, Dhu al-Hijjah and Muharram — three consecutive months — plus Rajab. Fighting was forbidden in them and good deeds carry greater weight.