🟢 Today’s Arabic Date in India – Muslim Calendar 2025 (Sunni & Shia)
🕰️ What is the Arabic Date Today in India?
If you’ve been searching for the Arabic date today in India, you’re in the right place, whether you follow the Sunni or Shia calendar.
We understand how important it is to stay updated with the correct Hijri date for daily prayers and Islamic events or to stay spiritually connected.
Here’s the live update for you:
📅 Gregorian Date (India)
🕋 Arabic (Hijri) Date (India)
🕌 Do Sunni and Shia Muslims in India Follow the Same Date?
Not always. The majority of Sunni Muslims in India follow regional moon-sighting committees that declare dates based on physical sighting, similar to the Wifaqul Hilal Committee India.
On the other hand, many Shia Muslims (especially in areas like Lucknow and Hyderabad) rely on announcements by religious authorities such as:
- Ayatollah Sistani’s office
- Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (for local crescent sightings)
➡️ So, yes. The Hijri calendar in India may differ slightly between Sunni and Shia Muslims, especially during the beginning of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Muharram.
🌙 Dynamic Arabic Date Based on Location
Unlike pre-calculated calendars like Umm al-Qura used in Saudi Arabia, Indian Muslims largely rely on regional moon sightings. That means the Islamic date today in India updates each evening after Maghrib once a crescent sighting is either confirmed or ruled out.
💡 Tip: Most Indian Muslims wait for confirmation via:
- Masjid announcements
- Official press notes from religious councils
- Social media pages of Jamiat Ulama or Darul Uloom Deoband
🕌 Which Hijri Month Is It Today in India?
The current Hijri month in India, according to local moon sightings, is:
➡️ [hijri_month_name] (1446 AH)
Depending on the day you’re reading this, the exact date will be:
📅 Gregorian Date (India)
🕋 Arabic (Hijri) Date (India)
This information is updated daily and reflects the most recent moon sighting confirmations from India’s trusted sources.
🌏 Why Does the Arabic Date in India Differ From Saudi Arabia or Pakistan?
This is the question that many Muslims across India are asking and it is a good question.
🧭 Moon Sighting vs. Pre-Calculated Calendars
- India relies on actual crescent sightings after Maghrib.
- Saudi Arabia uses the Umm al-Qura calendar, which is pre-calculated based on astronomical data.
- Pakistan also uses local sighting but with a slightly different committee structure.
That’s why sometimes the Eid or the start of Ramadan happens a day earlier or later between India, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.
📊 Comparison Table – Today’s Arabic Date
| 🌍 Country | 📅 Arabic Date | 📆 Gregorian Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | 7 Ṣafar 1447 | 2 August 2025 |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 8 Ṣafar 1447 | 2 August 2025 |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 7 Ṣafar 1447 | 2 August 2025 |
All of the above values are updated in real-time based on your local time and reliable regional calendars.
📅 Monthly Muslim Calendar for Indian Muslims
The Islamic (Hijri) calendar consists of 12 lunar months. Each has profound historical and spiritual significance.
Here is a quick overview of these lunar months. Indian Muslims celebrate them in the year 2025 (1446 AH).
📆 Islamic (Hijri) Months Calendar
| Month No. | Arabic Name | Urdu/Hindi | English Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | محرم | Muharram | Sacred Month of Mourning |
| 2 | صفر | Safar | Month of Travel |
| 3 | ربيع الأول | Rabi al-Awwal | Month of the Prophet’s Birth |
| 4 | ربيع الآخر | Rabi al-Thani | Spring Follow-up |
| 5 | جمادى الأولى | Jumada al-Awwal | Dry Month |
| 6 | جمادى الآخرة | Jumada al-Thani | Late Dry Month |
| 7 | رجب | Rajab | Sacred Pre-Ramadan Month |
| 8 | شعبان | Sha’ban | Month Before Ramadan |
| 9 | رمضان | Ramadan | Month of Fasting |
| 10 | شوال | Shawwal | Month After Eid |
| 11 | ذو القعدة | Dhul-Qadah | Hajj Travel Month |
| 12 | ذو الحجة | Dhul-Hijjah | Month of Hajj & Eid al-Adha |
📌 The current month is: [hijri_month_name] – 1446 AH.
🌙 Upcoming Islamic Days in India (Sunni & Shia)
Here are some important upcoming dates that Indian Muslims will be following, especially in the year 2025.
| 📅 Islamic Event | 🗓️ Expected Gregorian Date (India, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Start of Ramadan | 28 Feb 2025 (based on moon sighting) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 30 Mar 2025 (1 Shawwal) |
| 🔜 Hajj Begins | 31 May 2025 (7 Dhul-Hijjah) |
| Eid al-Adha | 7 Jun 2025 (10 Dhul-Hijjah) |
| Islamic New Year | 6 Jul 2025 (1 Muharram) |
| Ashura (10 Muh) | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Milad un Nabi | 14 Sep 2025 (12 Rabi al-Awwal) |
👉 Dates may shift by ±1 day depending on moon sighting across India.
📌 If you’re looking for the full Islamic Calendar 2025 PDF with all Hijri months, Ramadan, Eid, and Hajj dates, you can download the printable calendar here, it includes both Gregorian and Hijri timelines for every month.
🛠️ Tools to Track Hijri Date in India
You don’t need to search manually every day; we have added free tools for you.
🧮 Arabic Date Converter (India)
➡️ Convert Gregorian to Hijri instantly based on the Indian regional calendar.
✅ Try it here: /hijri-to-gregorian-converter/
❓ FAQs – Arabic Date in India
🟢 Q1: What is the Arabic date today in India?
The Arabic date today in India is 7 Ṣafar 1447, which updates daily after moon sighting.
🟢 Q2: Do Sunni and Shia Muslims follow the same calendar?
Not always. Shia Muslims may differ by a day depending on their scholar’s announcements.
🟢 Q3: Why is the Hijri date in India different from Saudi Arabia?
India follows actual crescent sighting, while Saudi uses a pre-calculated calendar (Umm al-Qura).
🟢 Q4: What Hijri month is it in India right now?
It is [hijri_month_name], and the 7 Ṣafar 1447 marks the current day of the month.
🟢 Q5: How can I convert Gregorian to Hijri date for India?
Use the free converter: Click here.
🟢 Q6: Do all Indian mosques follow the same committee?
Most follow local moon-sighting groups like Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, but some regions differ.