How Islamic months start in Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf moon-sighting committee announces the start of the key months. Dates usually match Saudi Arabia, so the Umm al-Qura date is usually the local date, but an announcement can differ by a day.
When the date changes tonight
The Hijri day begins at Maghrib. Today’s sunset in the 3 largest cities in Qatar:
This Hijri month
In the Umm al-Qura calendar, Jumada I 1448 runs from Monday, 12 October 2026 to Tuesday, 10 November 2026 (30 days). The next major date is Isra and Mi‘raj, 27 Rajab 1448: Tuesday, 5 January 2027 by Umm al-Qura.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Islamic date today in Qatar?
Today’s Islamic date in Qatar is 25 Jumada I 1448 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar, for Thursday, 5 November 2026, which usually matches the local date. After Maghrib tonight the Hijri date moves to 26 Jumada I 1448 AH.
Who decides the Islamic date in Qatar?
Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf moon-sighting committee announces the start of the key months. Dates usually match Saudi Arabia, so the Umm al-Qura date is usually the local date, but an announcement can differ by a day.
When does the Islamic date change in Qatar?
At Maghrib (sunset). Today Maghrib in Doha is at 4:51 PM; from then the evening belongs to the next Hijri day, 26 Jumada I 1448 AH.
Why do websites show different Islamic dates?
Some use the Umm al-Qura calendar, some an arithmetic (tabular) Hijri calendar, and some follow local moon-sighting announcements. They can disagree by a day, occasionally two. The month length (29 or 30 days) is also decided by sighting in many countries, so a calendar printed in advance is an expectation, not a confirmation.