Today's Hijri date: Thursday 20 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH, which is 1 October 2026 by the Umm al-Qura calendar.
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Why Saudi and Pakistan dates differ
Saudi Arabia follows the Umm al-Qura calendar, which is calculated in advance. Pakistan and India start each month after a local moon sighting, so their Islamic date is often one or two days behind. That is why we show both dates together.
The page updates on your device at midnight, so the date you see is always the current one.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Islamic date today?
The large date at the top of this page is today by the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. The line below it shows the usual date in Pakistan.
Is the Islamic date in Pakistan different from Saudi Arabia?
Often yes. Pakistan begins months after a local moon sighting, so the date is usually one or two days behind Saudi Arabia.
How is the Hijri date calculated here?
We use the official Umm al-Qura tables built into modern browsers. Ramadan, Shawwal and Dhul Hijjah can still shift by a day after the official moon sighting announcement.