16 Safar 1448 AH

Today's Hijri date is Thursday, 16 Safar 1448 AH, corresponding to July 30, 2026 in the Gregorian calendar. The Islamic date shown on this page is based on the Umm al-Qura calendar, which is the official calendar of Saudi Arabia. Actual dates in your region may vary by one day depending on local moon sighting.

About Safar – The Current Islamic Month

We are currently in Safar 1448 AH, which is the second month of the Islamic calendar. Safar is the second month of the Hijri calendar. Its name means "void" or "empty," as pre-Islamic Arabs would leave their homes empty during this time for travel and trade. There are no major Islamic events in Safar, though some Muslims observe voluntary fasting.

Next Islamic Event: Mawlid al-Nabi

The next upcoming Islamic event is Mawlid al-Nabi, which falls on 12 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH (Tuesday, 25 August 2026), approximately 26 days from today. Observance of the birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. You can view all upcoming Islamic events or convert any date between Hijri and Gregorian.

What Is the Hijri Calendar?

The Hijri calendar (also called the Islamic calendar or Arabic calendar) is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used by Muslims worldwide to determine the proper days of Islamic holidays and rituals, including Ramadan, Hajj, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha. The calendar started in 622 CE, the year Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrated from Makkah to Madinah — an event known as the Hijrah, which gives the calendar its name.

Unlike the Gregorian solar calendar, each Hijri month begins with the new crescent moon (hilal). Because the lunar year is about 10–12 days shorter than the solar year, Islamic dates shift earlier relative to the Gregorian calendar each year. This is why Ramadan, for example, moves through all four seasons over a cycle of roughly 33 years.

The 12 Months of the Islamic Calendar

The Islamic year has 12 lunar months: Muharram, Safar, Rabi al-Awwal, Rabi al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada al-Thani, Rajab, Sha'ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qa'dah, and Dhul Hijjah. Four of these months — Muharram, Rajab, Dhul Qa'dah, and Dhul Hijjah — are considered sacred in Islam. Learn more about all 12 Hijri months, their meanings, and significance.