UAE Hijri Date

Islamic Date Today in UAE

Check the Hijri date today in the UAE, including the current Islamic day, month and year. The date below uses UAE time and updates automatically.

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United Arab Emirates · Asia/Dubai
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Accuracy note: Hijri dates can occasionally differ by one day because the beginning of an Islamic month may depend on official moon-sighting decisions. For important religious occasions in the UAE, follow official UAE announcements.

Hijri Date Today UAE

This page is designed for people searching for the Islamic date today in UAE, Hijri date today UAE, or Arabic date today UAE. It uses the United Arab Emirates time zone so the Gregorian day changes according to local UAE time.

The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar made up of twelve Hijri months. Because lunar months are shorter than Gregorian months, the Hijri year moves through the seasons over time.

Arabic Date Today in UAE

“Arabic date today” usually refers to the current Hijri or Islamic date. In the UAE, the Hijri calendar is important for Ramadan, Eid, Hajj-related days, the Islamic New Year and other religious occasions. The live card above shows today’s Hijri date in both English and Arabic.

How is the UAE Hijri Date Determined?

Calendar calculations are useful for everyday reference, but the start of some Hijri months can depend on official moon sightings. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre issues the UAE Hijri Calendar using religious, astronomical and scientific foundations in cooperation with specialised bodies.

For the official UAE reference, visit the UAE Hijri Calendar.

Is the Islamic Date the Same in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain use the same UAE time zone. For a general “today” reference, this page therefore presents one UAE Hijri date. An official moon-sighting announcement for the UAE takes priority when a new Islamic month begins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Islamic date today in UAE?

The current Islamic date for the UAE is shown automatically in the live date card at the top of this page.

What is the Hijri date today in UAE?

Hijri date and Islamic date mean the same calendar date in this context. Today’s UAE Hijri day, month and year are displayed above.

What is the Arabic date today in UAE?

The Arabic Hijri date is displayed beneath the English Hijri date in the main date card.

What Islamic month is it now?

The current Islamic month appears automatically in the “Islamic Month” card near the top of the page.

Why can the Hijri date differ between countries?

Different calendar methods and moon-sighting decisions can cause a one-day difference at the start of a Hijri month.

Does this page update every day?

Yes. It uses the current date in the Asia/Dubai time zone and refreshes the Hijri date automatically when the page loads.