The current Islamic year is 1448 AH (Hijri). Today, Monday, 26 October 2026, is 14 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH in Pakistan. In Urdu: 1448 ہجری; in Arabic: 1448 هـ.
How far into 1448 AH are we?
We are in month 5 of 12 (Jumada al-Awwal). 7 full months remain after this one before the new year.
When does 1449 AH begin?
By the Umm al-Qura calendar, 1 Muharram 1449 falls on Sunday, 6 June 2027. In Pakistan the new year starts when the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee sights the Muharram crescent, often one day later than Saudi Arabia. Treat this date as expected, not final.
Why is the Hijri year 1448?
The Islamic calendar counts years from the Hijrah of the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah (622 CE); the count was adopted in the time of Caliph Umar (ra). A Hijri year is about 354–355 days, roughly 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year, so Hijri years accumulate faster. Read more in the history of the Hijri calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current Islamic year?
1448 AH. Today is 14 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH.
When does Islamic year 1449 start?
Around Sunday, 6 June 2027 (1 Muharram 1449, Umm al-Qura); Pakistan follows the Ruet-e-Hilal moon sighting.
Why is the Islamic year shorter?
It has 12 lunar months of 29 or 30 days, about 354–355 days in total.