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Malaysia Islamic Calendar

Hijri months, important dates, and JAKIM hilal sighting links.

Today's Hijri date

1448-01-06

Gregorian date: 22-Jun-2026 · WLY01 (Kuala Lumpur)

Gregorian dates for 1 Ramadan, 1 Shawwal, and 1 Muharram are set via hilal sighting — check JAKIM's official announcements.

12 Hijri months

  1. 1. Muharram

    First month of the Hijri year.

  2. 2. Safar

    Second month.

  3. 3. Rabi al-awwal

    Third month.

  4. 4. Rabi al-thani

    Fourth month.

  5. 5. Jumada al-awwal

    Fifth month.

  6. 6. Jumada al-thani

    Sixth month.

  7. 7. Rajab

    Sacred month — preparation for Ramadan.

  8. 8. Shaaban

    Month before Ramadan.

  9. 9. Ramadan

    Fasting month — imsak & Maghrib follow your JAKIM zone.

  10. 10. Shawwal

    Eid al-Fitr month — date set via JAKIM hilal sighting.

  11. 11. Dhu al-Qadah

    Sacred month.

  12. 12. Dhu al-Hijjah

    Hajj and Eid al-Adha month.

Important dates

  • Islamic New Year (Maal Hijrah)

    1 Muharram

    Start of the Hijri year. Gregorian date announced by JAKIM after calendar confirmation.

    Moon sighting →

  • Ramadan

    1 Ramadan

    Fasting month. Start determined by hilal sighting in Malaysia — check your zone imsakiyah.

    Ramadan breaking time →

  • Eid al-Fitr

    1 Shawwal

    Eid al-Fitr. 1 Shawwal date follows JAKIM / state hilal sighting decisions.

    Moon sighting →

  • Day of Arafah

    9 Dhu al-Hijjah

    Important day in Hajj season — recommended voluntary fast.

  • Eid al-Adha

    10 Dhu al-Hijjah

    Eid al-Adha. Date per JAKIM-confirmed Hijri calendar.

    Moon sighting →

  • Maulidur Rasul

    12 Rabi al-awwal

    Prophet Muhammad's birthday — observed per Malaysian practice.

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