Calculated, not sighted
These dates use the Umm al-Qura astronomical calculation. Many communities instead begin each month on the physical sighting of the new crescent, which can land a day earlier or later depending on local visibility.
The Hijri calendar is the lunar calendar used across the Muslim world to date Ramadan, the two Eids, Hajj and more. We compute it locally using the Umm al-Qura calculation — the same system used for official dates in Saudi Arabia.
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Each square shows the Gregorian date with its Hijri day underneath. Gold-marked days fall on an Islamic observance.
These dates use the Umm al-Qura astronomical calculation. Many communities instead begin each month on the physical sighting of the new crescent, which can land a day earlier or later depending on local visibility.
For Ramadan and the two Eids especially, follow the official announcement of your local moon-sighting authority. Treat the dates here as a precise, consistent reference — not a religious ruling.
Looking for prayer times for a specific city? Open the world directory — every city page lists today's Hijri date alongside its Salah schedule.