Islamic New Year countdown
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The Islamic New Year falls on the 1st of Muharram, the first month of the Hijri calendar. The countdown shows the time left until midnight on that day, at your local time.
The Hijri calendar counts the years from the Hijra, the migration of the Prophet from Mecca to Medina in 622. Its year of about 354 days moves through the seasons.
| Hijri year | Computed date (Umm al-Qura) |
|---|---|
| 1449 AH | Sunday, June 6, 2027 |
| 1450 AH | Thursday, May 25, 2028 |
| 1451 AH | Monday, May 14, 2029 |
These dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The official date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon and may differ by a day from one country to another: choose your country above, the countdown follows the official date as soon as it is confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Why can the date change by a day?
The Islamic calendar is lunar: each month begins with the sighting of the new crescent. Many countries wait for this sighting, announced the evening before; the calculated date is therefore an estimate until then.
Does the countdown follow my country?
Yes: choose your country and the countdown uses the date confirmed for it as soon as it is known. Until then it shows the calculated date, marked as estimated. It reaches zero at midnight, at the time of your device.
Can I create a countdown for another date?
Yes: the countdown page lets you choose any date and time, with a title and a link to share.