Islamic Date Today (Hijri Date) 1448
Today 21 Oct, 2026 Islamic date is 09 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 in Pakistan and 10 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 in Saudi Arabia and worldwide . Check chand ki tarikh, Ruet-e-Hilal updates and the current Hijri month date-wise details. The Islamic date also known as Hijri or Arabic date follows a lunar calendar with 12 months of 29 or 30 days, totaling 354 or 355 days in a year.
What is the Islamic Date today?
- Hijri Date (Pakistan): 09 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 AH
- Hijri Date (Saudi Arabia): 10 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 AH
- Gregorian Date: 21 Oct, 2026
Islamic dates differ worldwide and this Hijri year started in Saudi Arabia and most places on June 26 while Pakistan, USA, UK, Canada and UAE started a day or two later based on local moon sightings meaning Pakistan usually runs one day behind Saudi Arabia.
When Does Islamic Date Change in Pakistan?
- Sunset Rule: The Islamic date changes every day at sunset (Maghrib time) not at midnight.
- Gregorian vs Hijri: While standard dates change at 12:00 AM the Hijri date moves to the next day immediately after sunset.
- Islamic Nights: Special nights like Shab-e-Barat, Laylatul Qadr and Juma raat start after sunset on the preceding day.
- New Month Start: A new Islamic month officially begins after sunset following a confirmed moon sighting.
The Current Islamic Month: Jumada al-Awwal
Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH is the fifth month of the Islamic calendar begining after Rabi al-Thani. It has no major obligatory events like Ramadan it remains a great time for daily prayers, good deeds and spiritual growth.
Which Month Comes After Jumada al-Awwal?
After Jumada al-Awwal comes Jumada al-Thani (Jamad-us-Sani), which is the sixth month of the Islamic calendar.
Why Hijri Date is 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.
What is today Islamic date in Pakistan?
Islamic date today in pakistan is 09 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448.
When does the new Islamic month start?
A new Islamic month starts right after the official sighting of the new moon.
Why does the Hijri date differ between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia?
In Pakistan, the Islamic (Hijri) date is usually one day behind Saudi Arabia because the moon is sighted locally.