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 जमादि अल-अव्वल. In Arabic, the name translates literally to 'पहिली सुकी भूमी'. The fifth month of the Islamic calendar.

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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.

🌙 चालू महिना: जमादि अल-अव्वल

4 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

📍 Kottayam, Kerala, India

Kottayam साठी SALAH Live हिजरी रिझोल्यूशन इंजिन वापरून मोजले गेले.

🌙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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📖 महिना जमादि अल-अव्वल बद्दल

शब्दशः अर्थ

पहिली सुकी भूमी

महिन्याचे महत्त्व

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.

इस्लामिक वर्षाचे महिने

हिजरी कॅलेंडर चंद्र दर्शन चक्रांवर आधारित १२ महिन्यांचे असते:

1. मुहर्रम

अर्थ: निषिद्ध/पवित्र

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

2. सफ़र

अर्थ: शून्य/रिकामे

The second month of the Islamic calendar.

3. रबी अल-अव्वल

अर्थ: पहिला वसंत

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

4. रबी अल-थानी

अर्थ: दुसरा वसंत

The fourth month of the Islamic calendar.

5. जमादि अल-अव्वल चालू

अर्थ: पहिली सुकी भूमी

The fifth month of the Islamic calendar.

6. जमादि अल-थानी

अर्थ: शेवटची सुकी भूमी

The sixth month of the Islamic calendar.

7. रजब

अर्थ: सन्मान/आदर

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

8. शाबान

अर्थ: विखुरलेले

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

9. रमज़ान

अर्थ: अति उष्णता

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

10. शव्वाल

अर्थ: वर उचललेले

Starts with the festival of Eid al-Fitr.

11. ज़ु अल-क़ादा

अर्थ: तहाचा महिना

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

12. ज़ु अल-हिजाह

अर्थ: हजचा महिना

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

हिजरी कॅलेंडर कसे कार्य करते?

हिजरी कॅलेंडर हे १२ महिन्यांचे चंद्र कॅलेंडर आहे. पैगंबर मुहम्मद (स.) यांच्या ६२२ ईसवी मधील मक्केहून मदिनेला केलेल्या हिजरतच्या घटनेवरून हे कॅलेंडर मोजले जाते.

सतत विचारले जाणारे प्रश्न (FAQs)

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.

SALAH Live हिजरी रिझोल्यूशन इंजिन वापरून अचूक तारीख दर्शवते.

SALAH Live जागतिक मानक गणना घेऊन स्थानिक चंद्र दर्शन समितीच्या निर्णयानुसार बदल करून अचूक तारीख दर्शवते.

इस्लामिक तारीख ठिकाणानुसार का बदलते?

चंद्र दर्शन भौगोलिक स्थान आणि हवामानावर अवलंबून असल्याने वेगवेगळ्या ठिकाणी हिजरी तारखेत १ ते २ दिवसांचा फरक असू शकतो.

जमादि अल-अव्वल महिन्याचे महत्त्व काय आहे?

जमादि अल-अव्वल हा हिजरी वर्षातील 5 वा महिना आहे. अरबी भाषेत याचा अर्थ 'पहिली सुकी भूमी' असा होतो. 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.