Islamic Date Today – Hijri Date by Country

Check today’s Hijri (Islamic) date instantly, plus country-specific Islamic dates for over 195 countries around the world.

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Approximate date based on astronomical calculation. Powered by a live Hijri calendar API. Actual local Hijri date may vary by one day depending on moon sighting — select your country below for the locally observed date.

The Islamic date today, also known as the Hijri date today, follows the lunar Hijri calendar used by Muslims worldwide to mark religious occasions such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Hajj, and other important Islamic dates. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Hijri calendar is based on the sighting of the moon, which means the Islamic date can differ slightly from country to country depending on the moon-sighting method followed by local Islamic authorities.

This page gives you a quick reference to today’s Islamic date and lets you check the Hijri date today for a specific country. Simply choose your country from the list below to view the Islamic date as observed in that region, along with local prayer time context and Hijri month information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is today’s Islamic date?

The Islamic (Hijri) date today follows the lunar Hijri calendar, which began with the migration (Hijrah) of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah. Because the Hijri calendar is lunar, each month starts with the sighting of the new moon, so today’s Islamic date can shift by a day depending on your country and the moon-sighting method followed locally.

Why does the Islamic date differ from country to country?

Different countries and Islamic authorities use different methods to confirm the start of a new Hijri month — some rely on local physical moon sighting, others follow astronomical calculations, and some follow the sighting announced in Saudi Arabia. This is why the Islamic date today in Pakistan, for example, can sometimes be one day ahead of or behind the Islamic date today in Saudi Arabia or Indonesia.

How is the Hijri date calculated?

The Hijri calendar has 12 lunar months of 29 or 30 days each, totaling roughly 354 days a year — about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year. Each month begins at the sighting (or calculated conjunction) of the new crescent moon, which is why the Islamic date shifts earlier each year relative to the Gregorian calendar.

How can I find the Islamic date today for my country?

Select your country from the list on this page to see the Islamic date today for that specific location, based on the moon-sighting method commonly followed there.

Moon-Sighting Disclaimer: The Hijri date shown above is calculated using astronomical estimation and is provided for general reference only. The confirmed Islamic date in your region depends on the moon-sighting announcement made by your local Islamic authority or moon-sighting committee. Always follow the official announcement of your local mosque or national Islamic authority for religious observances such as the start of Ramadan or Eid.

Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Hijri calendar follows lunar cycles, meaning dates change at sunset and vary by location. We provide today’s Islamic date for all 195 countries, with our live widget automatically adjusting for regional moon sightings and timezone differences.

Whether you’re in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the Indonesia, or United Kingdom, you’ll find your exact Islamic date here.

How to use:

  • Bookmark this page for daily reference
  • Let the widget auto-detect your location
  • OR search for any country (start typing: “Pakistan,” “Canada,” etc.)
  • See real-time Islamic date adjusted for your timezone

The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, is used by Muslims around the world to determine the dates of religious events and rituals. It consists of 12 lunar months, totaling approximately 354 or 355 days annually. Because it’s shorter than the Gregorian calendar, Islamic dates shift backward by about 10 to 11 days each year.

Key Dates in the Islamic Year

Understanding the Hijri calendar is essential for observing significant Islamic events. Here are some key dates to watch:

  • 1st Muharram – Islamic New Year
  • 10th Muharram (Ashura) – Commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain
  • 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal – Birth of Prophet Muhammad (Mawlid)
  • 1st Ramadan – Start of fasting
  • 27th Ramadan – Likely date for Laylat al-Qadr
  • 1st Shawwal – Eid al-Fitr
  • 9th Dhul-Hijjah – Day of Arafah
  • 10th Dhul-Hijjah – Eid al-Adha

By checking the Islamic date today, you can align your religious practices with the correct day of the Hijri calendar.

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