Question 1

What is today's date in the Islamic Hijri calendar?

Accepted Answer

Today's Hijri date is shown at the top of this page in real time. You can switch between MUIS (Singapore), Wifaq/MABIMS, and Umm al-Qura standards using the toggle above.

Question 2

When is Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026?

Accepted Answer

In Singapore, Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026 falls on Friday, 20 March 2026 (1 Syawal 1447 AH), as gazetted by MUIS and MOM.

Question 3

When is Hari Raya Aidiladha 2026?

Accepted Answer

Hari Raya Aidiladha 1447 AH is expected on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 in Singapore (10 Dhul-Hijjah). Final dates are confirmed by MUIS closer to the time.

Question 4

When does Ramadan start in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to begin around Tuesday, 17 February 2026. The exact Gregorian date is confirmed by MUIS each year based on moon sighting.

Question 5

What is the difference between MUIS, MABIMS, and Umm al-Qura?

Accepted Answer

MUIS is the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore and follows the MABIMS criteria shared with Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. Umm al-Qura is the Saudi Arabian civil calendar, calculated astronomically. Toggle between them on the home page to compare.

Question 6

Why does the Hijri date sometimes differ by one day across countries?

Accepted Answer

Because the Islamic calendar begins each month at the sighting of the new crescent moon. The crescent may be visible in one country but not another on the same evening, leading to a one-day difference.

Question 7

Why is the Hijri year shorter than the Gregorian year?

Accepted Answer

The Hijri year has 12 lunar months totalling about 354 days, while the Gregorian year follows the solar cycle of about 365 days. The 11-day gap is why Ramadan and Hari Raya shift earlier each Gregorian year.

Question 8

Is Maulidur Rasul a public holiday in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

No. The only Islamic public holidays gazetted under Singapore's Holidays Act are Hari Raya Puasa (Eid al-Fitr) and Hari Raya Haji (Eid al-Adha). Maulidur Rasul is observed communally with talks and prayers, but it is not a public holiday.

Question 9

What is Awal Muharram?

Accepted Answer

Awal Muharram, the 1st of Muharram, marks the start of the new Hijri year. It was a public holiday in Singapore until 1968; today it is observed with prayer and reflection but is no longer gazetted.

Question 10

How does this converter calculate Hijri dates?

Accepted Answer

It uses well-established astronomical algorithms tuned to each supported standard. For binding fiqh and worship decisions, please cross-check with the official MUIS Takwim.

Question 11

Can I use this site offline?

Accepted Answer

Once a page has loaded, conversions run entirely in your browser without contacting the server. A connection is needed only to fetch the page initially.

Question 12

Is this site affiliated with MUIS?

Accepted Answer

No. Hijri.online is an independent project and is not affiliated with MUIS or any religious authority in Singapore.

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