Al-Hijri — the reckoning
Islamic Calendar
Today's Hijri date, a calculated month view, and upcoming occasions. Dates shown here are estimates computed astronomically (tabular/Umm al-Qura) — the official start of a lunar month is confirmed by moon sighting and official announcement.
Today in the Hijri calendar
8 جمادى الأولى
8 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
Monday, 19 October 2026 CE
Based on the Umm al-Qura calendar (Saudi Arabia). Other communities may sight the moon differently and mark dates a day apart — both are valid ways.
Islamic New Year (1 Muharram)
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 · 1448 AH · passed
Ashura
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 · 1448 AH · passed
Recommended (not obligatory) fasting on 9th and/or 10th Muharram; many scholars encourage fasting the 9th alongside.
Mawlid al-Nabi (commemoration)
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 · 1448 AH · passed
Date of the Prophet's birth (may peace be upon him) is commemorated by some Muslims; observance varies by tradition and is not universally practiced.
Isra' & Mi'raj (commemoration)
Wed, 6 Jan 2027 · 1448 AH
The 27th of Rajab is commemorated by many, though the exact date is not definitively established.
Mid-Sha'ban (commemoration)
Sun, 24 Jan 2027 · 1448 AH
Observance and practice on this night vary among scholars and communities.
Ramadan begins (fasting)
Mon, 8 Feb 2027 · 1448 AH
Start of Ramadan depends on confirmed sighting of the crescent moon.
Cell captions show the Hijri date (month/day) for each Gregorian day, calculated. Occasions whose exact date is not definitively fixed (e.g. Laylatul Qadr) are marked with their common date and a note above.