Hijri calendar
Islamic Calendar 2026
Saudi Arabia · 5 Jumada al-ula 1448
Ramadan, Eid and sacred nights. Gregorian ↔ Hijri converter. Calculated lunar dates — moon sighting can shift a day.
October 2026
Rabiʿ al-thani 1448 – Jumada al-ula 1448
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About one day of error is possible — follow your mosque.
Gregorian to Hijri
5 Jumada al-ula 1448
Islamic History
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Daily Islamic Question — Test Your Knowledge!
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During the caliphate of which Rightly Guided Caliph was the Hijri Calendar officially established?
📚 Today's Islamic Question & Explanation (Daily Archive) ⌄
During the caliphate of which Rightly Guided Caliph was the Hijri Calendar officially established?
Correct Answer: Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) instituted the Hijri calendar with the Hijrah as Year 1.
Which prophet is celebrated in the Qur'an as the ultimate example of patience (Sabr)?
Correct Answer: Prophet Ayyub (AS)
Surah Sad (38:44): 'Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant.'
In which cave did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) receive the first revelation?
Correct Answer: Cave of Hira
The first revelation (Surah Al-Alaq 1-5) descended in the Cave of Hira on Jabal al-Nour (Sahih al-Bukhari).
The Islamic Calendar (Arabic Calendar)
The Hijri calendar: a lunar system
The Islamic calendar (Hijri, Arabic lunar calendar) follows the moon; the Gregorian year follows the sun. It starts from the Hijrah. A month opens when the new crescent is sighted. Dates on this 2026 grid are estimates — moon sighting can move a day.
Structure and months
Twelve months, about 354–355 days: Muharram, Safar, Rabiʿ al-awwal, Rabiʿ al-thani, Jumada al-ula, Jumada al-akhirah, Rajab, Shaʿban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul-Qaʿdah, Dhul-Hijjah. Namaz Buddy puts Gregorian and Hijri on the same cell. The converter uses that engine.
Sacred months
Four months are sacred: Dhul-Qaʿdah, Dhul-Hijjah and Muharram in a row, then Rajab. They are named in Bukhari (3197). The old rule was to halt war; today they are still marked for worship and travel.
Important days in Saudi Arabia
2026 Ramadan, Eid and Hajj season have Saudi Arabia pages here. Official calculation is Umm al-Qura calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hijri calendar?⌄
The Islamic calendar is lunar. It starts from the Hijrah. A year is about 354–355 days, in 12 months from Muharram to Dhul-Hijjah.
Are Ramadan and Eid dates exact?⌄
This table uses the Umm al-Qura calculation. Moon sighting can shift a day. Follow your local mosque or official announcement.
How do I convert Gregorian to Hijri?⌄
Pick a date in the converter below. The same engine powers the month grid.