As of today, , the corresponding Hijri date is 21 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1447 AH (or 20 Dhu al-Qi'dah in some regions depending on local moon sightings). 1. Origin and History
The Hijri calendar was officially established in (16 AH) by the second Caliph of Islam, Umar ibn al-Khattab. The need for a standardized system arose when official correspondence from different provinces lacked consistent dating, leading to administrative confusion. Ahmadi Darani article - Jostrans home islamic calendar
The , also known as the Hijri calendar (Arabic: التقويم الهجري), is a purely lunar dating system consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is the primary reference used by over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide to determine the dates of religious observances, such as the start of Ramadan, the two Eids, and the annual Hajj pilgrimage . As of today, , the corresponding Hijri date