Islamic Date Today in UAE | Hijri Calendar and Important Dates

As of  Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Islamic date in the UAE is 20 Rabi Al Thani 1448 AH. Some Hijri calendars also list this month as Rabi II or Rabi Al Akhar. Current calendar references place September 30, 2026 on 20 Rabi Al Thani 1448 AH.

Islamic Date Today in UAE

The current reference date is 20 Rabi Al Thani 1448 AH, corresponding to Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Hijri calendars can sometimes differ by one day because they may use different calculation methods or moon-sighting references. The UAE Government states that Islamic holidays depend on the sighting of the moon, so official announcements take priority for religious holidays and public holidays.

1448 Hijri Calendar in UAE

The 1448 AH Islamic year spans 2026 and 2027. The calendar below lists the Gregorian equivalent for each Hijri date so you can check dates throughout the Islamic year.

The reference calendar places 1 Muharram 1448 on June 16, 2026, while 1 Rabi Al Thani 1448 falls on September 12, 2026. Rabi Al Thani continues through October 11 in this calendar.

Muharram 1448 — June to July 2026

Safar 1448 — July to August 2026

Rabi Al Awwal 1448 — August to September 2026

Rabi Al Thani 1448 — September to October 2026

Rabi Al Thani begins on September 12, 2026, in the reference calendar and runs for 30 days.

Jumada Al Awwal 1448 — October to November 2026

Jumada Al Thani 1448 — November to December 2026

Rajab 1448 — December 2026 to January 2027

Shaban 1448 — January to February 2027

Ramadan 1448 — February to March 2027

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The UAE Government explains that the Hijri calendar has 354 days and that Ramadan moves earlier in the Gregorian calendar from one year to the next.

The 1448 reference calendar places 1 Ramadan on February 8, 2027, and 27 Ramadan on March 6, 2027.

Shawwal 1448 — March to April 2027

Shawwal follows Ramadan. The reference calendar places 1 Shawwal, Eid Al Fitr, on March 9, 2027.

Dhul Qadah 1448 — April to May 2027

Dhul Hijjah 1448 — May to June 2027

Dhul Hijjah is the final month of the Islamic year. The reference calendar places 9 Dhul Hijjah on May 15, 2027, followed by 10 Dhul Hijjah, Eid Al Adha, on May 16, 2027.

Important Islamic Dates in the UAE for 1448 AH

The 1448 calendar includes several dates that people commonly check for religious observances and public holidays.

These are calendar-based expected dates. The UAE Government states that Islamic holidays depend on moon sighting, so official announcements should be used for final confirmation.

Ramadan and Eid Dates in UAE

Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on February 8, 2027, according to the reference calendar used on this page. The 29th day falls on March 8, followed by the expected first day of Shawwal on March 9.

The start of Ramadan does not work like a fixed Gregorian anniversary. The UAE Government explains that Ramadan begins according to the Islamic lunar calendar and that the month can last 29 or 30 days.

Eid Al Fitr therefore requires an official announcement for final confirmation. The UAE’s public-holiday framework identifies Eid Al Fitr from 1 Shawwal, with the holiday period determined under the applicable UAE rules.

Eid Al Adha 1448 in UAE

Eid Al Adha falls on 10 Dhul Hijjah. In the 1448 reference calendar, this corresponds to May 16, 2027, while Arafah Day falls on May 15.

The UAE Government identifies Arafah Day as 9 Dhul Hijjah and Eid Al Adha as 10 to 12 Dhul Hijjah within its Islamic holiday framework.

The final Gregorian date can change if the beginning of the relevant Hijri month changes after moon sighting.

Islamic Date in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

The Hijri date does not normally change between Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates simply because the city changes.

What can differ is the calendar method used by a website or application. Prayer-time services, international Hijri calendars, a, nd ther date-conversion tools may use different calculations, while official religious dates can depend on moon sighting.

That is why two websites can occasionally show a one-day difference. For an official UAE holiday or religious occasion, the relevant government announcement should take priority over a calculated calendar.

Why Does the Islamic Date Change Every Year?

The Hijri calendar follows the lunar cycle rather than the 365-day Gregorian year.

The UAE Government states that the Islamic calendar has 354 days. This shorter year causes Islamic months to move through the Gregorian calendar by roughly 10 to 11 days each year.

That is why Ramadan can fall in a different Gregorian month from one year to another. The same pattern applies to Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, Muharram, and other Hijri dates.

How the Hijri Calendar Is Used in the UAE

The Hijri calendar is used for Ramadan, Eid, Hajj-related dates, and other Islamic occasions.

The Gregorian calendar remains the main calendar for many everyday and administrative purposes, but Hijri dates remain important for religious events and public holidays.

For date conversion, keeping both calendars together makes the information easier to use. Someone planning around Ramadan can check the expected Gregorian dates, while someone with a Hijri date can use the tables to find its corresponding Gregorian date.

Why Can Two Websites Show Different Islamic Dates?

A one-day difference does not always mean that a website has made a simple error.

Hijri calendars can use calculated astronomical dates, established calendar systems, or local moon-sighting announcements. Websites can also update their calendars at different times.

For this reason, a calculated calendar works well as a date reference, but official UAE announcements should take priority when a religious occasion or public holiday depends on moon sighting.

1448 AH Calendar at a Glance

The month boundaries above follow the 1448 reference calendar used for the daily tables.

Islamic Calendar vs Gregorian Calendar

The Gregorian calendar has 12 months and normally contains 365 days, or 366 days in a leap year. The Hijri calendar also has 12 months, but its months follow the lunar cycle, and the Islamic year is shorter.

Because of this difference, a fixed Hijri date does not remain in the same Gregorian season.

For example, 1 Ramadan 1448 is expected on February 8, 2027, while Ramadan in the following Hijri year will occur earlier in the Gregorian calendar.

When a Hijri date matters, giving both the Hijri and Gregorian dates avoids confusion.

1448 Hijri Year Reference

The 1448 AH calendar used on this page spans June 2026 to June 2027. It covers all 12 Hijri months, from Muharram through Dhul Hijjah, with their corresponding Gregorian dates.

The year includes the Islamic New Year in June 2026, the Prophet’s Birthday in August 2026, Isra and Mi’raj in January 2027, Ramadan from February to March, Eid Al Fitr in March, and Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha in May 2027.

These calendar dates provide a practical reference for planning and date conversion. For religious holidays and public holidays that depend on moon sighting, readers should check the relevant UAE announcement when the date approaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Islamic date today in UAE?

For October 1, 2026, the Islamic date in the UAE is 20 Rabi Al Thani 1448 AH according to the reference calendar used on this page.

What is the Hijri date today in Dubai?

Dubai follows the same Hijri calendar used across the UAE. On October 1, 2026, the reference date is 20 Rabi Al Thani 1448 AH.

When does Ramadan 1448 start in the UAE?

The reference calendar places 1 Ramadan 1448 on February 8, 2027. The final religious date depends on the relevant moon-sighting announcement.

When is Eid Al Fitr 1448 in the UAE?

The reference calendar places 1 Shawwal 1448, Eid Al Fitr, on March 9, 2027. The official date remains subject to moon sighting.

When is Eid Al Adha 1448 in the UAE?

Eid Al Adha is expected to fall on May 16, 2027, corresponding to 10 Dhul Hijjah 1448. Arafah Day is expected on May 15.

How many days are in the Islamic year?

A lunar Islamic year generally contains about 354 days. Individual Hijri months can contain 29 or 30 days.

Why is my Hijri date different on another website?

Different calendar calculations, moon-sighting practices,  and update times can produce a one-day difference. For official UAE holidays and religious dates, follow the relevant UAE announcement.