Islamic date today in South Africa 2 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH ٢ جمادى الأولى ١٤٤٨ هـ

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 · Johannesburg

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Today's date in South Africa — all formats

Hijri date: 2 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
Hijri date (numbers): 02/05/1448
Arabic date: الثلاثاء ٢ جمادى الأولى ١٤٤٨ هـ
Gregorian date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Gregorian (dd/mm/yyyy): 13/10/2026
Julian Day Number: 2461327
Hijri year: 1448 AH · 355 days (leap year)
Gregorian year: 2026 · not a leap year (365 days)

How South Africa sets the Islamic date

South African communities generally follow local sighting announced by their ulama bodies.

The date at the top is calculated for the current day in South Africa (Africa/Johannesburg time zone), so it is correct even if you are viewing from another country. Around the start of each month, follow the official announcement in South Africa.

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Hijri dates in South Africa for the next 7 days

Day	Gregorian	Hijri
Tuesday	13 October 2026	2 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
Wednesday	14 October 2026	3 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
Thursday	15 October 2026	4 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
Friday	16 October 2026	5 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
Saturday	17 October 2026	6 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
Sunday	18 October 2026	7 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
Monday	19 October 2026	8 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH

Jumada al-Ula 1448 calendar

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Upcoming Islamic holidays in South Africa

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Isra and Mi'raj 27 Rajab 1448 AH

Tuesday, 5 January 2027 Wednesday, 6 January 2027
Mid-Sha'ban (Shab-e-Barat) 15 Sha'ban 1448 AH

Saturday, 23 January 2027 Sunday, 24 January 2027
First day of Ramadan 1 Ramadan 1448 AH

Monday, 8 February 2027 Monday, 8 February 2027
Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) 27 Ramadan 1448 AH

Saturday, 6 March 2027 Saturday, 6 March 2027
Eid al-Fitr 1 Shawwal 1448 AH

Tuesday, 9 March 2027 Wednesday, 10 March 2027
Hajj begins (Day of Tarwiyah) 8 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH

Friday, 14 May 2027 Saturday, 15 May 2027
Day of Arafah 9 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH

Saturday, 15 May 2027 Sunday, 16 May 2027
Eid al-Adha 10 Dhul-Hijjah 1448 AH

Sunday, 16 May 2027 Monday, 17 May 2027

Expected dates — each depends on the moon sighting in your country.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Islamic date today in South Africa?

On Tuesday, 13 October 2026 (Johannesburg time), the calculated Hijri date is 2 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH on the Umm al-Qura calendar. The page updates live for South Africa's time zone.

Is the Hijri date in South Africa the same as in Saudi Arabia?

South African communities generally follow local sighting announced by their ulama bodies.

What Hijri year is it in South Africa?

It is 1448 AH. The Hijri year began on 1 Muharram 1448, and the next Islamic New Year is expected about 11 days earlier in the Gregorian calendar each year.

When is Ramadan 2027 in South Africa?

Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on 8 February 2027 (Umm al-Qura). The final date is announced after the moon sighting on 29 Sha'ban.

When is Eid al-Fitr in South Africa?

Eid al-Fitr 1448 is expected on 9 March 2027 (Umm al-Qura). It is confirmed by the Shawwal moon sighting.

When is Eid al-Adha in South Africa?

Eid al-Adha 1448 is expected on 16 May 2027, the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah, following Saudi Arabia's Hajj announcement in most countries.

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