Islamic Date Today — Hijri Date & Calendar
By the Editorial Team · reviewed against our sources · updated September 2026 · guidance, not a fatwa
Today’s Islamic (Hijri) date, with a live countdown to Ramadan and the two Eids — updated automatically in your browser.
Dates use the Umm al-Qurā calendar and are approximate — the start of each Islamic month depends on the local moon sighting.
What is today’s Hijri date?
The widget above shows today’s date in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar using the Umm al-Qurā system. Because each Islamic month begins with the sighting of the new moon, the exact day can vary by ±1 depending on your region — confirm Ramadan and Eid with your local authority.
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Need a specific date? Use the Hijri date converter. Planning your worship? See Ramadan 2027 and calculate your Zakat.
Guidance only, not a fatwa. Rulings vary by madhhab; confirm with a qualified scholar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Islamic date today?
The tool above shows today's Hijri date (Umm al-Qurā); it can differ by ±1 day locally depending on the moon sighting.
What is the Hijri year now?
The widget shows the current Hijri year in AH (Anno Hegirae) alongside today's Gregorian date.