Today is Monday, 26 October 2026. In the Islamic (Hijri) calendar it is 14 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and 15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH by Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar. Many countries that follow Saudi Arabia are one day ahead.
How to read today's Islamic date
- Day: 14 — the 14th day since the new crescent was sighted.
- Month: Jumada al-Awwal, month 5 of 12.
- Year: 1448 AH (“Anno Hegirae”), counted from the Hijrah of the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah.
- Arabic: 14 جمادى الأولى 1448 هـ
- Numeric: 14/05/1448 (DD/MM/YYYY AH)
Why the Islamic date differs by country
Each Islamic month starts with the new moon and lasts 29 or 30 days. Pakistan starts months after the committee's moon sighting; Saudi Arabia and most Gulf states use Umm al-Qura; many Western countries use calculation. Compare every country on the worldwide page.
The Islamic day begins at maghrib (sunset), so after sunset tonight it is already 15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH. This page changes at midnight Pakistan time.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the date today in the Islamic calendar?
Today (Monday, 26 October 2026) it is 14 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH in Pakistan and 15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH by Umm al-Qura (Saudi Arabia).
What Islamic month is it now?
It is Jumada al-Awwal, the 5th month of 1448 AH.
When does the Islamic date change?
At maghrib (sunset), not at midnight.
What does AH mean?
Anno Hegirae — years counted from the Hijrah (migration) of the Prophet ﷺ to Madinah in 622 CE.