Here is the Hijri date today in Saudi Arabia, in English and Arabic, using the official Umm al-Qura calendar, the same calendar used by Absher, government offices and your Iqama. Below it you can convert any date from Gregorian to Hijri or from Hijri to Gregorian.
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Umm al-Qura civil calendar, as used for Saudi records. Ramadan and the two Eids are confirmed by official moon sighting and can differ by a day.
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Islamic Months of 1448 AH and Their Gregorian Dates
The 1448 Hijri year runs from 16 June 2026 to 5 June 2027. These are the start dates of each month according to the Umm al-Qura calendar:
| Hijri month | Starts on | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Muharram (محرم) | 16 June 2026 (Tuesday) | 29 |
| 2. Safar (صفر) | 15 July 2026 (Wednesday) | 30 |
| 3. Rabi' al-Awwal (ربيع الأول) | 14 August 2026 (Friday) | 29 |
| 4. Rabi' al-Thani (ربيع الثاني) | 12 September 2026 (Saturday) | 30 |
| 5. Jumada al-Ula (جمادى الأولى) | 12 October 2026 (Monday) | 30 |
| 6. Jumada al-Akhirah (جمادى الآخرة) | 11 November 2026 (Wednesday) | 29 |
| 7. Rajab (رجب) | 10 December 2026 (Thursday) | 30 |
| 8. Sha'ban (شعبان) | 9 January 2027 (Saturday) | 30 |
| 9. Ramadan (رمضان) | 8 February 2027 (Monday) | 29 |
| 10. Shawwal (شوال) | 9 March 2027 (Tuesday) | 30 |
| 11. Dhu al-Qi'dah (ذو القعدة) | 8 April 2027 (Thursday) | 29 |
| 12. Dhu al-Hijjah (ذو الحجة) | 7 May 2027 (Friday) | 30 |
Key Islamic Dates in 1448 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Expected Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Start of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan 1448 | 8 February 2027 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal 1448 | 9 March 2027 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 | 15 May 2027 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 | 16 May 2027 (Sunday) |
| Islamic New Year 1449 | 1 Muharram 1449 | 6 June 2027 (Sunday) |
Ramadan and the two Eids are confirmed by moon sighting, which the Saudi Supreme Court announces the evening before. The actual day can therefore differ by one day from the calendar. See our public holidays guide for the official holiday periods.
Why Saudi Arabia Uses the Umm al-Qura Calendar
Umm al-Qura is a calculated Hijri calendar maintained by the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. Because it is calculated in advance, government systems can print exact Hijri dates on documents years ahead. That is why your Iqama, visas and many contracts show a Hijri date that matches this page, while countries that wait for local moon sighting can be a day apart.
Many expats in Saudi Arabia only meet the Hijri calendar when a deadline appears on Absher. If you see a Hijri expiry date, convert it with the tool above, or follow our guide to checking your Iqama expiry date, which shows both calendars.
Hijri to Gregorian: The Key Differences
| Hijri (Umm al-Qura) | Gregorian | |
|---|---|---|
| Based on | The moon (12 lunar months) | The sun (solar year) |
| Days in a year | 354 or 355 | 365 or 366 |
| Days in a month | 29 or 30 | 28 to 31 |
| New day begins | At sunset, for religious purposes | At midnight |
| Used in Saudi Arabia for | Ramadan, Eid, Hajj and many dates on Absher and older documents | Government salaries, the state budget and most private contracts |
Because a Hijri year is about 11 days shorter, every Islamic date falls about 11 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar each year. That is why Ramadan moves through the seasons and comes roughly once in winter and once in summer over a 33-year cycle.
Converting an older date, such as a Hijri birth date: the converter above works for any date from 1318 AH to 1500 AH (1900 to 2077). For a quick estimate, multiply the Hijri year by 0.97 and add 622. For example, 1400 AH falls in 1979 to 1980.
Where expats in Saudi Arabia still meet Hijri dates:
- Absher and Muqeem: Iqama, visa and exit re-entry dates are often shown in Hijri first. Check your deadline with our guide to the Iqama expiry date.
- Public holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha follow the Hijri calendar, so the dates move every year. See the public holidays guide.
- Older contracts and documents: some leases, certificates and court papers written before 2016 use Hijri dates only.
A common mistake is entering a Hijri date in a field that expects a Gregorian one, for example 15/07/1447 instead of 15/07/2026. Check which calendar a form asks for before you submit it.
Why the Islamic Date Changes at Sunset
In Islamic tradition a new day begins at Maghrib (sunset), not at midnight. So on the evening before 1 Ramadan, people already greet each other for Ramadan. Official documents and the date shown on this page use the civil date, which changes at midnight Saudi time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hijri date today in Saudi Arabia?
Today’s Hijri date is shown at the top of this page in English and Arabic. It follows the Umm al-Qura calendar, the official calendar used by the Saudi government.
What Hijri year is it now?
It is 1448 AH. The year 1448 began on 16 June 2026 and 1449 AH begins on 6 June 2027, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are in a Hijri month?
Every Hijri month has either 29 or 30 days, because it follows the cycle of the moon. A Hijri year is about 354 or 355 days, roughly 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year.
Is the Hijri date in Saudi Arabia the same as in Pakistan or India?
Not always. Saudi Arabia uses the Umm al-Qura calendar, while Pakistan and India usually rely on local moon sighting, so the Islamic date there can be a day behind.
When does Ramadan 1448 start in Saudi Arabia?
The Umm al-Qura calendar puts 1 Ramadan 1448 on 8 February 2027. The final start date is confirmed by the Saudi Supreme Court after the moon-sighting announcement.