Today's Hijri Date in Saudi Arabia: Official Umm al-Qura Calendar

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🌙 Today's Hijri Date in Saudi Arabia

Official Umm al-Qura Date Today

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Saturday, November 14, 2026 (Gregorian)

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4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

About Today's Hijri Date in Saudi Arabia

The Islamic Hijri calendar holds foundational importance across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, functioning as the primary cultural and religious calendar alongside the international Gregorian system. Dating back to the historic migration (Hijrah) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE, the Hijri year is lunar-based, consisting of twelve lunar months totaling 354 or 355 days.

Saudi Arabia uses the official Umm al-Qura calendar, calculated astronomically based on the coordinates of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah. While the Umm al-Qura system provides authoritative administrative planning for government departments, schools, and civic life, religious months such as Ramadan, Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr), and Dhul Hijjah (Hajj and Eid al-Adha) are formally confirmed through judicial eye and telescopic moon sightings overseen by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia. This page displays today's active date and an instant converter.

How It Works & Key Standards

Official Umm al-Qura Standard: Aligned with the astronomical calculations of the Umm al-Qura calendar officially recognized across Saudi government agencies.
Dual Calendar Mapping: Synchronizes the Islamic lunar calendar date with the international Gregorian civil date.
Shariah Moon Sighting: Major religious observances (Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are formally confirmed by the Saudi Supreme Court upon visual sighting of the crescent.
Statutory Use: Utilized across Saudi public sector administration, civil registries, judicial filings, and immigration records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the official Hijri date determined in Saudi Arabia?

For civil and administrative planning, Saudi Arabia relies on the Umm al-Qura calendar. For sacred religious observances including Ramadan and Eid, the Supreme Court confirms the start of the month following physical moon sightings.

Why is a Hijri year approximately 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year?

The Islamic calendar is purely lunar, following the 29.5-day cycle of the moon. Twelve lunar months equal approximately 354 days, causing the Hijri year to rotate backwards through the seasons every 33 years.

What are the four sacred months in the Islamic Hijri calendar?

The four sacred months (Al-Ashhur Al-Hurum) designated in Islamic tradition are Dhul Qa'dah, Dhul Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab, during which conflicts are historically forbidden and good deeds carry amplified virtue.

Do Saudi private sector companies pay salaries on the Gregorian or Hijri calendar?

In recent years, Saudi private sector employers and the national Wage Protection System have standardized monthly payroll schedules on the Gregorian calendar, typically disbursing salaries on the 27th or 28th of each month.