Islamic Calendar 2026
Today 03 Oct, 2026 Islamic Calendar Date is 20 Rabi Al-Akhar 1448 in South Asian countries like Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, while in Saudi Arabia, today's date is 22 Rabi Al-Akhar 1448. This calendar, also called the Hijri or Arabic calendar, is used by Muslims across the world to check Islamic months and compare them with Gregorian dates. Every country confirms its Islamic Calendar 2026 date based on local moon sightings announced by its Ruet Committee.
Hijri Calendar 2026
Based on 12 lunar months of 29 or 30 days, the Islamic Calendar includes major months like Ramadan, Safar and Dhul-Hijjah, the month of Hajj and Eid al-Adha. Here's how today's Hijri date compares across regions:
- Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab region: 22 Rabi Al-Akhar 1448
- Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and other Asian countries: 20 Rabi Al-Akhar 1448
Every country uses its own moon-sighting authority, like Pakistan's Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, to confirm the Islamic Calendar date in Pakistan and across the region. Because other boards work independently, dates can differ by a day between Asian countries and the Arab region.
How Many Months Are There in the Islamic Calendar?
The Hijri calendar has 12 moon-based months, like the solar calendar has 12.
- It starts with Muharram, followed by Safar, then Rabi' al-Awwal and Rabi' al-Thani, then Jumada al-Awwal and Jumada al-Thani, then Rajab, Sha'ban and Ramadan, followed by Shawwal, Dhul-Qa'dah and finally Dhul-Hijjah, which closes out the year before it begins again with Muharram.
Rabi al-Thani: The 4th Islamic Month Has Begun
Rabi al-Thani 1448, the fourth month of the Islamic year, has now started, following the completion of Rabi ul Awal. It's not marked by major events like Ramadan or Dhul-Hijjah, but it remains part of the regular rhythm of daily worship, prayer, and good deeds throughout the Hijri year.
- This month holds special importance because the observance of Gyarvi Sharif falls on the eleventh day of Rabi al-Thani.
- Rabi al-Thani isn't as significant as Ramadan or Dhul-Hijjah but it remains a time for daily worship and reflection.
- It has no major events like Ramadan but it's still a month for regular prayers and good deeds.
What Month Comes After Rabi al-Thani?
After Rabi al-Thani, the Islamic calendar moves into Jumada al-Awwal, the fifth month of the Hijri year.
Hijri Date Today: How Is It Different From the Gregorian Date?
The Hijri calendar follows the moon, while the Gregorian calendar follows the sun. Because of this, the Islamic year is about 10 to 11 days shorter than the solar year, so Hijri dates shift earlier each year when compared to the Gregorian calendar.
Why does the Islamic date differ between Asian countries and the Arab region?
Because moon sightings vary by country start dates can differ by a day.
What is today’s date according to the islamic calendar 2026 in Pakistan and other Asian countries?
Islamic date today in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh is 20 Rabi Al-Akhar 1448.
What is today’s date on the islamic calendar in Saudi Arabia and the Arab region?
Today's Islamic calender date in Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries is 22 Rabi Al-Akhar 1448.