The Hijri date in the UAE normally matches Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar.
For Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, the UAE Moon-sighting Committee, led by the Minister of Justice, meets on the evening of the 29th and announces the start of the month. In most years the UAE begins these months on the same day as Saudi Arabia.
The date is the same in all seven emirates. Many people in the UAE come from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, where the date is usually a day later, which is why both dates are shown here.
Time zone
The Gregorian date on this page follows Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4, no daylight saving) and changes at midnight UAE time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Islamic date today in the UAE?
Today, Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4)), the Islamic date in the UAE is 16 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH. In Pakistan and India it is 15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH.
When is Ramadan 2027 in the UAE?
Ramadan 2027 (1448 AH) is expected to begin in the UAE on Monday, 8 February 2027, in 104 days. The first fast is confirmed by the moon sighting the evening before.
Is the Islamic date in the UAE the same as in Saudi Arabia?
Normally yes. Today the UAE and Saudi Arabia show 16 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH. For Ramadan and the Eids the UAE Moon-sighting Committee makes its own announcement, which in most years falls on the same day as Saudi Arabia's.
Who announces Ramadan and Eid in the UAE?
The UAE Moon-sighting Committee, led by the Minister of Justice. It meets on the evening of the 29th of the month and announces whether the crescent was seen.
Is the Islamic date the same in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
Yes. The UAE uses one Hijri date in all seven emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain.
