When does the Islamic (Hijri) date change?

In the Islamic calendar, the date changes at Maghrib (sunset) rather than midnight. Therefore, after Maghrib sunset, the Hijri date advances to the next day while the Gregorian date remains unchanged until midnight.

How is the Islamic (Hijri) date calculated?

SALAH Live calculates the Hijri date using centralized astronomical calculation engines combined with regional state-level overrides and local Maghrib sunset timings to ensure 100% synchronization with local community announcements.

What is the current Islamic month and its meaning?

The current Islamic month is Jumadil Awal. In Arabic, the name translates literally to 'Tanah Kering Pertama'. The fifth month of the Islamic calendar.

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🌙 Kalender Hijriah

Islamic Date Today in Kottayam

Q: What is today's Islamic date in Kottayam?

Today's Islamic date in Kottayam is 4 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to Gregorian date Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

Current Hijri calendar date, Maghrib date change, and prayer times for Kottayam, Kerala, India.

🌙 Bulan Saat Ini: Jumadil Awal

4 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

📍 Kottayam, Kerala, India

Dihitung menggunakan mesin resolusi Hijriah dinamis SALAH Live untuk Kottayam.

🌙Moon Sighting Note: Astronomical Hijri calculations are aligned with regional state configs; future event dates may shift by ±1 day subject to official moon sighting.

Today's Prayer Times in Kottayam

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Fajr

05:01 AM

Sunrise

06:12 AM

Dhuhr

12:10 PM

Asr

03:29 PM

Maghrib

06:07 PM

Isha

07:13 PM

📅 Islamic Events in Kottayam

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Moon Sighting Disclaimer: All future Islamic event dates and corresponding Gregorian calendar dates are calculated based on standard astronomical engines. Actual dates are subject to shift by 1 day based on official regional crescent moon (Hilal) sighting announcements.

JAN

Shab e Meraj in Kottayam

27 Rajab 1448 AH

JAN

Shab e Barat in Kottayam

15 Shaban 1448 AH

FEB

Ramadan in Kottayam

1 Ramadan 1448 AH

MAR

Laylat al Qadr in Kottayam

27 Ramadan 1448 AH

MAR

Eid ul Fitr in Kottayam

1 Shawwal 1448 AH

MAY

Waqf Al Arafa (Hajj) in Kottayam

9 Zulhijjah 1448 AH

MAY

Eid Ul Adha in Kottayam

10 Zulhijjah 1448 AH

JUN

1st Muharram in Kottayam

1 Muharram 1449 AH

JUN

Ashura in Kottayam

10 Muharram 1449 AH

JUL

Chehlum (Arbaeen) in Kottayam

20 Safar 1449 AH

AUG

12 Rabi Ul Awal in Kottayam

12 Rabi Ul Awal 1449 AH

SEP

Gyarvi Sharif in Kottayam

11 Rabi Ul Akhir 1449 AH

DEC

Youm e Ali in Kottayam

13 Rajab 1448 AH

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📖 Tentang Bulan Jumadil Awal

Arti Harfiah

Tanah Kering Pertama

Signifikansi Bulan

The fifth month of the Islamic calendar.

Jumada al-Awwal historically coincided with the cold, dry winter season in the Arabian peninsula where water would dry or freeze.

Bulan Kalender Hijriah

Kalender Hijriah terdiri dari 12 bulan berturut-turut berdasarkan siklus pengamatan hilal:

1. Muharram

Arti: Terlarang/Suci

One of the four sacred months and the first month of the Islamic year.

2. Safar

Arti: Kosong

The second month of the Islamic calendar.

3. Rabiul Awal

Arti: Musim Semi Pertama

The month of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

4. Rabiul Akhir

Arti: Musim Semi Kedua

The fourth month of the Islamic calendar.

5. Jumadil Awal Aktif

Arti: Tanah Kering Pertama

The fifth month of the Islamic calendar.

6. Jumadil Akhir

Arti: Tanah Kering Terakhir

The sixth month of the Islamic calendar.

7. Rajab

Arti: Kehormatan/Rasa Hormat

One of the four sacred months, hosting the night of Isra' and Mi'raj.

8. Sya'ban

Arti: Tersebar/Terbagi

A month of spiritual preparation for Ramadan, containing Laylat al-Bara'at.

9. Ramadan

Arti: Panas Terik

The holiest month of fasting, prayer, and the revelation of the Qur'an.

10. Syawal

Arti: Ditinggikan/Dibawa

Starts with the festival of Eid al-Fitr.

11. Dzulqadah

Arti: Bulan Gencatan Senjata

One of the four sacred months where warfare was strictly forbidden.

12. Dzulhijjah

Arti: Bulan Haji

Hosts the Hajj pilgrimage, the Day of Arafah, and Eid al-Adha.

Cara Kerja Kalender Hijriah (Islam)

Kalender Islam (Hijriah) adalah kalender lunar murni yang terdiri dari 12 bulan dalam setahun yang terdiri dari 354 atau 355 hari. Karena tahun lunar kira-kira 10 hingga 11 hari lebih pendek dari tahun Gregorian matahari, tanggal-tanggal Islam berputar mundur melalui musim-musim. Tahun-tahun ditandai dengan H (Hijriah), menandai migrasi bersejarah Nabi Muhammad (SAW) dari Makkah ke Madinah pada tahun 622 M.

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan (FAQ)

What is today's Islamic date in Kottayam?

Today's Islamic date in Kottayam is 4 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH, corresponding to Gregorian date Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

When does the Islamic date change?

The Islamic date changes at Maghrib sunset, not at midnight. After Maghrib (approx 07:00 PM), the new Hijri date begins immediately while the Gregorian date remains unchanged until midnight.

Bagaimana SALAH Live menghitung tanggal Hijriah?

SALAH Live mengambil perhitungan Hijriah standar global dan mengintegrasikan penyesuaian manual tingkat lokal secara dinamis. Ini memastikan tanggal yang ditampilkan cocok dengan keputusan penampakan hilal lokal yang diumumkan oleh komite resmi di komunitas Anda.

Mengapa tanggal Hijriah bisa berbeda di setiap negara?

Awal bulan Hijriah tergantung pada penampakan hilal. Karena perbedaan geografis, cuaca, dan pengumuman lokal, tanggal Hijriah dapat berbeda satu atau dua hari di seluruh dunia.

Apa signifikansi bulan Jumadil Awal?

Jumadil Awal is the 5 month of the Islamic year. In Arabic, it translates to 'Tanah Kering Pertama'. The fifth month of the Islamic calendar. Jumada al-Awwal historically coincided with the cold, dry winter season in the Arabian peninsula where water would dry or freeze.