What is the Hijri Date Today in the UAE? (Umm al-Qura Calendar)
Understand how the Islamic date in the UAE aligns with the Umm al-Qura calendar and Saudi Arabia's moon sighting announcements.
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The Hijri Calendar in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates generally aligns its official Islamic (Hijri) dates with the Umm al-Qura Calendar produced in Saudi Arabia. For major events like Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, the UAE relies on its own moon sighting committees, which often corroborate sightings with neighboring Gulf states.
The Umm al-Qura Method
For administrative and daily purposes, the UAE uses the calculated Umm al-Qura calendar. This calendar determines the new month astronomically: if the conjunction occurs before sunset, and the moon sets after the sun in Makkah, the new month begins.
This guide has been verified by our editorial board. Astronomical data matches calculated equational metrics, and liturgical instructions conform with established traditional jurisprudential Fiqh sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Academic & Shariah References
- Umm al-Qura Calendar Guidelines
About The Author
Dr. Tariq Al-Mansoor holds a PhD in Fiqh & Shariah from Umm al-Qura University.