Question 1

What is the Islamic date today in Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

Today's Islamic date in Bangladesh is 3 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447. The corresponding Gregorian date is May 21, 2026. If you are checking today Islamic date in Bangladesh, this page shows the current Hijri date based on the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi, though the date may vary by 1 day depending on local moon sighting.

Question 2

What is the Hijri date today Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

The Hijri date today Bangladesh is 3 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447, and the current Hijri year is 1447 AH (After Hijrah). The Islamic new year 1447 started on June 27, 2025 (1st Muharram 1447). The Hijri calendar began from the migration (Hijrah) of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE. In Bangladesh, we are currently in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447.

Question 3

Why can Arabic date today in Bangladesh differ from other countries?

Accepted Answer

Arabic date today in Bangladesh can differ by 1-2 days from some countries because Islamic months depend on moon sighting and calendar methods. Some countries like Saudi Arabia follow local moon sighting with the naked eye, while others use astronomical calculations. The new crescent moon also becomes visible at different times due to location and weather. That's why the Islamic date in Bangladesh (3 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447) may differ slightly from other regions.

Question 4

What is the Arabic month today?

Accepted Answer

The Arabic month today in Bangladesh is Dhu al-Hijjah. The 12 months of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar are: 1. Muharram, 2. Safar, 3. Rabi ul Awal, 4. Rabi ul Thani, 5. Jumada al-Ula, 6. Jumada al-Thani, 7. Rajab, 8. Sha'ban, 9. Ramadan, 10. Shawwal, 11. Dhul Qi'dah, and 12. Dhul Hijjah.

Question 5

What dua should I read when seeing the new moon?

Accepted Answer

When sighting the new crescent moon at the start of any Islamic month, the Sunnah dua is: "اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ" — meaning: "O Allah, bring it over us with blessing and faith, and security and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah." (Tirmidhi 3451). This dua is relevant for Muslims in Bangladesh and worldwide when confirming today's Arabic date and the beginning of each Hijri month.

🌙 Islamic date today in Bangladesh

Moon sighting dua

Islamic events in Bangladesh

Worldwide Islamic Date Today

Hijri Date in Bhutan

Hijri Date in Nepal

Hijri Date in Burma

Hijri Date in India

Hijri Date in Laos

Hijri Date in Thailand

Hijri Date in Vietnam

Hijri Date in Pakistan

Hijri Date in Cambodia

Hijri Date in Sri Lanka

Hijri Date in Afghanistan

Hijri Date in Macau

Hijri Date in Hong Kong

Hijri Date in Kyrgyzstan

Hijri Date in Malaysia

Hijri Date in Tajikistan

Hijri Date in Uzbekistan

Hijri Date in Maldives

Hijri Date in Singapore

Hijri Date in China

Download the App - আল হাদিস (Al Hadith)

Frequently Asked Questions

Overview of today's Islamic date in Bangladesh