Islamic Calender - Hijri Date 1448
The 12-month Islamic calendar includes major months like Ramadan, Safar and Dhul-Hijjah. Here is how today's Hijri date compares across regions:
- Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab region: 26 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448
- Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and other Asian countries: 25 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448
Since countries rely on their own moon-sighting authorities like Pakistan’s Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Islamic calendar dates can vary by a day between regions adjusting each month across 29 or 30 days. For the daily Chand date, check Islamic Date Today.
What Are the 12 Months of the Islamic Calendar?
- Muharram (محرم) – sacred month start of the Hijri year
- Safar (صفر)
- Rabi al-Awwal (ربیع الاول)
- Rabi al-Thani (ربیع الثانی)
- Jumada al-Awwal (جمادی الاول)
- Jumada al-Thani (جمادی الثانی)
- Rajab (رجب) – sacred month
- Shaban (شعبان)
- Ramadan (رمضان) – month of fasting
- Shawwal (شوال) – Eid ul Fitr
- Dhul-Qadah (ذیقعد) – sacred month
- Dhul-Hijjah (ذوالحجہ) – sacred month, Hajj and Eid al-Adha
When Is Shab-e-Meraj 2027?
Shab-e-Meraj (27 Rajab 1448 AH) is expected to be observed on the night on 5 January 2027. It is the blessed night of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) ascension to the heavens observed with special night prayers and Quran recitation.
When Is Shab-e-Barat 2027?
Shab-e-Barat (15 Shaban 1448 AH) is expected to be observed on the night of 23 January 2027. Known as the Night of Forgiveness, it is spent seeking repentance, praying for loved ones and voluntary fasting the next day.
Why Does the Islamic Date Differ Between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia?
The Islamic calendar follows the moon, and each country confirms the start of a month through its own authority. Pakistan relies on local moon sighting by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee while Saudi Arabia uses its own system. This is why the Hijri date in Pakistan can be one day behind.
How Is the Islamic Calendar Different From the Gregorian Calendar?
- The Hijri calendar follows the moon, the Gregorian calendar follows the sun.
- An Islamic month has 29 or 30 days.
- An Islamic year has 354 or 355 days, about 10 to 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year.
- Because of this, Ramadan and Eid move about 10 to 11 days earlier every year.
- An Islamic day starts at sunset not at midnight.
When will Ramadan start in 2027?
The moon is expected to be sighted on 7 February 2027 and the first fast (1st Ramadan 1448 AH) is expected on Monday 8 February 2027.
When is Eid ul-Fitr 2027?
Eid ul-Fitr 2027 (1 Shawwal 1448 AH) is expected on 9 March 2027 depending on the moon sighting.
When is Eid al-Adha 2027?
Eid al-Adha 2027 (10 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH) is expected on 16 May 2027 depending on the moon sighting.
What is the current islamic month?
Currently islamic month is Jumada al-Awwal (5th month) of the islamic calendar. The next month will be Jumada al-Thani.