What is the Islamic Date Today? Live Hijri Update (1446 AH)
Today’s Hijri date – sounds simple, right? But imagine waking up in London, checking your calendar, and finding that Eid is being celebrated… while your cousin in Riyadh says it’s tomorrow.
That moment of confusion? It happens all the time.
You’re not alone – and that’s precisely why this page exists. To help you find today’s correct Hijri date, wherever you are.
Whether you’re tracking the local crescent (moon) sighting or a pre-calculated calendar, here’s your accurate daily Hijri calendar update – tailored just for you.
🕰️ Today’s Hijri Date & Gregorian Date (Live Update)
Let’s start with what you came here for – today’s accurate Hijri and Gregorian date, which is updated live every day.
| Region | 🕋 Hijri Date | 📅 Gregorian Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | [full_hijri_date_sa] | 18 July 2025 |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 24 Muḥarram 1447 | 18 July 2025 |
| 🇮🇳 India | 23 Muḥarram 1447 | 19 July 2025 |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 24 Muḥarram 1447 | 18 July 2025 |
| 🇺🇸 USA | [islamic_date_us] | [gregorian_date_us] |
The Hijri calendar year is currently [full_hijri_date_sa], and the Islamic month today is [hijri_month_name_en_sa].
This date auto-updates daily and reflects your local time zone and region-specific moon sighting rules.
🌙 What’s the Current Hijri Month?
Right now, we’re in the month of [full_hijri_date_sa].
Depending on which month it is:
- If it is Dhul-Qi’dah, it is one of the four sacred months and immediately precedes the Hajj season.
- If it is Ramadan, it is the time of fasting and night prayers.
- If it is Muharram, the year has just begun, and Ashura is just around the corner.
Every month holds spiritual depth. Now, with instant updates, you’ll never miss a blessed moment.
- See full daily update for Pakistan: Today’s Islamic Date in Pakistan
📜 What is the Islamic Calendar & How Does It Work?
You may be wondering…
“Why does the Islamic date change at sunset and not midnight?”
Or
“Why does Eid start on different days in different countries?”
The answers lie in the way the Islamic (Hijri) calendar works, as it is not at all like the standard Gregorian calendar.
- 🕋 Islamic Date Today in Saudi Arabia – Makkah & Madinah Accurate Hijri Date
- 🕌 Islamic Date in USA, Canada & Australia – Convert Gregorian to Hijri Online
- 🕌 Islamic Date Today in Pakistan 1446 AH – Live Hijri Update
🌙 Lunar System – Moon Sighting vs Calculated Calendar
The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, meaning:
- Each month starts when the new moon is sighted
- A full Islamic year has 12 months, totaling about 354 or 355 days
- This makes the Hijri year about 10–11 days shorter than the Gregorian year
There are two main methods people use to determine the new month:
- 🔭 Local moon sighting (common in South Asia, the UK, and Africa)
- 📅 Pre-calculated calendars (like Umm al-Qura in Saudi Arabia)
For this reason, the Islamic date today may differ from one country to another, even though the moon is the same.
🕋 Hijri Calendar Origins & Importance in Islam
The Hijri calendar was introduced by Caliph Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA) in 638 CE. He chose Hijrah (the migration of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah) as the starting point, making it Year 1 AH.
Ever since Muslims have used this calendar for:
- Fasting in Ramadan
- Determining Hajj and Eid
- Zakat deadlines
- Nikah contracts and death anniversaries
- And much more
For Muslims around the world, it is more than just a schedule; it is a profound spiritual rhythm.
🌍 Why the Islamic Date Can Differ by Country
Ever wondered why your friends in Pakistan start Ramadan a day before your masjid in Canada?
It’s not a mistake; it’s just how the Hijri system works across the globe.
🌙 Regional Differences in Moon Visibility
The Islamic date today isn’t fixed for everyone on Earth because:
- The moon isn’t visible everywhere at the same time
- Countries follow different religious authorities for moon sighting
- Some rely on physical moon sightings; others follow pre-set calendars
For example:
- Saudi Arabia uses Umm al-Qura (pre-calculated calendar)
- India, the UK, and many in the USA/Canada use actual sightings by trusted committees
- Shia Muslims may wait for verified sightings declared by their Marja’ (e.g., Ayatollah Sistani)
That’s why you might see a difference of 1 full day in Islamic observance around the world.
📆 Complete List of Islamic Months & Their Meanings
Each Islamic month has its own spiritual significance and historical significance, whether you’re planning your zakat (charity) or Hajj (pilgrimage) or even following your daily rituals.
Let’s take a look at the twelve months of the Islamic calendar, their Arabic names and English meanings, and what makes each one unique.
12 Months of the Hijri Calendar (Arabic + English)
| No. | Arabic Name | Transliteration | Meaning / Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | مُحَرَّم | Muharram | Sacred month – No war, Ashura falls here |
| 2 | صَفَر | Safar | “Empty” – Time of tribal migration |
| 3 | رَبِيع ٱلْأَوَّل | Rabi’ al-Awwal | Prophet ﷺ was born – Milad celebrations |
| 4 | رَبِيع ٱلثَّانِي | Rabi’ al-Thani | End of spring |
| 5 | جُمَادَىٰ ٱلْأُولَىٰ | Jumada al-Awwal | Beginning of dry season |
| 6 | جُمَادَىٰ ٱلثَّانِيَة | Jumada al-Thani | End of dry season |
| 7 | رَجَب | Rajab | Sacred month – Night Journey (Isra/Mi’raj) |
| 8 | شَعْبَان | Sha’ban | Month of fasting prep, Laylat al-Bara’ah |
| 9 | رَمَضَان | Ramadan | Month of fasting, Quran revelation |
| 10 | شَوَّال | Shawwal | Eid al-Fitr, fasting six days recommended |
| 11 | ذُو ٱلْقَعْدَة | Dhul-Qadah | Sacred month – Pre-Hajj calm |
| 12 | ذُو ٱلْحِجَّة | Dhul-Hijjah | Hajj, Eid al-Adha, Day of Arafah |
🎯 Current Month: [full_hijri_date_sa]
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