Today Islamic Date in India
Check today’s Islamic (Hijri) date in India with lunar calendar details.
Today’s Islamic Date in India — Full Details
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What Is the Islamic (Hijri) Date Based On?
The Islamic (Hijri) date is based on moon sighting, where each month starts after the new crescent is seen. It follows the lunar calendar, which has 354–355 days, making it shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar. Because moon visibility changes with weather, horizon, and location, the Islamic date can vary from city to city by one day.
- Moon sighting
- Lunar calendar (354/355 days)
- Difference from Gregorian
- Why date may vary city to city
Islamic Calendar Months (12 Hijri Months Explained)
Muharram
The first month, sacred and for reflection.
Safar
The second month, a regular month for worship.
Rabi Al-Awwal
Birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is celebrated.
Rabi Al-Thani
A month for regular prayers and good deeds.
Jumada Al-Awwal
Ordinary month for worship.
Jumada Al-Thani
Another month for daily spiritual practice.
Rajab
Sacred month with extra prayers, fighting is prohibited.
Sha’ban
Preparation month for Ramadan, fasting recommended.
Ramadan
Month of fasting and Quran revelation.
Shawwal
Starts with Eid al-Fitr after Ramadan.
Dhul Qa’dah
Sacred month, pilgrims prepare for Hajj.
Dhul Hijjah
Hajj and Eid al-Adha occur in this month.
Why Islamic Date in India May Differ from Other Countries
- Local moon sighting
- Different horizon visibility
- Time zone differences
- Regional moon committees
Islamic Events Based on Today’s Date
- Sunnah fasting days
- Islamic months significance
- If today is any special date (e.g., 1 Muharram, 10 Muharram, 12 Rabi ul Awwal)
- Prayer recommendations (optional, non-fatwa)
Convert Gregorian Date to Islamic Date
Enter any Gregorian date to get an estimated Islamic (Hijri) date. The converter uses a standard astronomical approximation — results are usually accurate but can differ by one day because local moon sighting rules vary.
Today’s Islamic Date in Major Cities of India
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Frequently Asked Questions About Islamic Date in India
Islamic dates are decided through local moon sighting, confirmed by regional moon committees and scholars.
In the Islamic system, a new day begins after Maghrib (sunset), so the date changes earlier than the Gregorian calendar.
Not always. Each country follows its own moon sighting, so India may be 1 day ahead or behind Saudi Arabia.
Yes. The Islamic calendar is lunar (354/355 days), so dates shift by about 10–11 days every year.
The astronomical Hijri calendar is accurate for calculations, but the official date may vary by 1 day depending on real moon sighting.