How Islamic months start in the United Arab Emirates
The UAE announces the start of Ramadan, Shawwal and Dhu al-Hijjah through its own moon-sighting committee. In most years the dates match Saudi Arabia, so the Umm al-Qura date shown here 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 6 largest cities in the United Arab Emirates:
| City | Maghrib | Hijri date from Maghrib |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 5:39 PM | 26 Jumada I 1448 AH |
| Abu Dhabi | 5:43 PM | 26 Jumada I 1448 AH |
| Sharjah | 5:38 PM | 26 Jumada I 1448 AH |
| Al Ain City | 5:38 PM | 26 Jumada I 1448 AH |
| Ajman | 5:38 PM | 26 Jumada I 1448 AH |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 5:35 PM | 26 Jumada I 1448 AH |
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 the United Arab Emirates?
Today’s Islamic date in the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The UAE announces the start of Ramadan, Shawwal and Dhu al-Hijjah through its own moon-sighting committee. In most years the dates match Saudi Arabia, so the Umm al-Qura date shown here is usually the local date, but an announcement can differ by a day.
When does the Islamic date change in the United Arab Emirates?
At Maghrib (sunset). Today Maghrib in Dubai is at 5:39 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.