Calendar dates and moon sighting
The countdown uses the Umm al-Qura calendar, which gives the expected first day of each Hijri month. In Saudi Arabia, the start of Ramadan and the dates of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are confirmed by moon sighting, so the announced date can differ by a day.
Islamic days begin at sunset, so the first night of Ramadan, Taraweeh and the Eid takbir begin on the evening before the date shown.
Why there is no Zakat calculator yet
A Zakat calculator needs the current gold and silver price for the Nisab and clear rules on which assets count, and those rules differ between scholars and authorities. We will publish it once the price source and the rules are reviewed, rather than show a figure we cannot stand behind.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ramadan date on the countdown final?
No. It is the Umm al-Qura calendar date. The official start in Saudi Arabia is announced after the crescent moon is sighted and can be a day earlier or later.
Can I find my age in Hijri years?
Yes, with the Hijri age calculator, which shows your age in both calendars.
Will you add Zakat, Fitrana and prayer times?
They are planned. Each needs a reviewed rule set or live data before we publish it.
How many days are left until Ramadan?
The Ramadan countdown shows it, counted from today's date in Riyadh, and it updates every day.
Is Eid on the same day in every Gulf country?
Usually, but not always. Each country makes its own moon-sighting announcement, so one can start Eid a day before another.
Is anything I enter sent or stored?
No. Every calculation runs in your browser, and nothing you type is sent to us or saved.