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Hijri Calendar
Gregorian dates mapped to the Islamic calendar for the current month.
Today is
22 Rabi' al-awwal 1448 AH
Friday, September 4, 2026
September 2026
Hijri dates are calculated using the tabular Islamic calendar and may differ by a day from local moon-sighting announcements.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hijri calendar?
The Hijri calendar is the Islamic lunar calendar, counted from the year of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ migration (Hijra) from Makkah to Madinah. It has 12 lunar months and is roughly 10-11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year.
Why does today's Hijri date sometimes differ by a day online?
The Hijri calendar traditionally starts each month with the sighting of the new moon, which can vary slightly by location and method. This calendar uses the widely-used tabular (calculated) approach, which may differ by a day from your local mosque's moon-sighting announcement.
Why do Islamic months matter for planning Umrah?
Umrah can be performed year-round, but certain months — like Ramadan, and the months around Hajj — are especially significant and busier for pilgrims, which affects both spiritual timing and package availability and pricing.
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