Today’s Islamic Date

Hijriya helps you check today’s Islamic date and matching Gregorian date in seconds. You can also see the current Hijri month, the current Islamic year, access the full Hijri calendar, and convert dates easily.

The Hijri calendar is widely used across the Muslim world to follow important religious dates and seasons. It is based on the lunar cycle, with each month beginning and ending according to the moon. The calendar starts from the Hijrah, the migration of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Mecca to Medina. Muslims rely on it to track important occasions such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the Day of Arafah.

What Is the Hijri Date?

The Islamic date is the current date in the Hijri calendar, the lunar calendar used by Muslims around the world. The Hijri calendar has 12 lunar months and differs from the Gregorian calendar because it is based on the moon cycle and the sighting of the crescent moon. For this reason, the Hijri date may sometimes differ by one day between countries.

On Hijriya, you can check today’s Islamic date, view the matching Gregorian date, see the current Hijri month and year, and access a simple daily reference for the Islamic calendar.

Does Today’s Hijri Date Differ by Country?

Yes, the Hijri date can sometimes vary between countries or official authorities. This happens because some rely on local moon sighting, while others follow astronomical calculations or different methods for announcing the start of a new month. As a result, the Islamic date may occasionally differ by one day, especially at the beginning of certain Hijri months or around major Islamic occasions.

When Should I Use the Hijri Date and When Should I Use the Gregorian Date?

The Hijri date is commonly used for Islamic occasions, religious reference, and some local uses, while the Gregorian date is more widely used for work, administration, education, and international documentation. That is why many users look for today’s Islamic date and Gregorian date together in one place.

When Does the Day Begin in the Hijri Calendar?

In the Islamic calendar, a new day begins at sunset, not at midnight as in the Gregorian calendar. This means the new Hijri day starts immediately after sunset.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Hijri Calendar.