The UAE Hijri Calendar is a pioneering national initiative, annually issued by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre pursuant to a directive from the wise leadership of the United Arab Emirates. Recognizing its significance as an integral part of Islamic culture and the UAE’s cultural heritage, the Centre is committed to publishing the UAE Hijri Calendar in coordination with the relevant religious, astronomical, and administrative authorities across the UAE, adhering to the highest standards of accuracy and reliability while providing rich content that combines scientific knowledge with cultural heritage. The calendar documents astronomical data, prayer times, and Islamic occasions, while also preserving the legacy and expertise of past generations related to seasonal cycles, traditional star calendars, celestial phenomena, and zodiac constellations. In doing so, it reflects the deep connection between the UAE’s heritage and its historical understanding of astronomy and timekeeping. The Centre delivers its annual publication through an integrated ecosystem that includes printed editions and paper calendars, alongside digital platforms, smart applications, and interactive content. This approach ensures accessibility, meets the demands of the modern age, and enhances public access to reliable information. This initiative embodies the Centre’s religious and cultural mission to preserve, safeguard, and promote the UAE’s cultural heritage, making it available to present and future generations through a trusted and contemporary format that harmonizes the authenticity of traditional knowledge with the rigor of scientific methodology.

The UAE Hijri Calendar is a pioneering national initiative, annually issued by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre pursuant to a directive from the wise leadership of the United Arab Emirates. Recognizing its significance as an integral part of Islamic culture and the UAE’s cultural heritage, the Centre is committed to publishing the UAE Hijri Calendar in coordination with the relevant religious, astronomical, and administrative authorities across the UAE, adhering to the highest standards of accuracy and reliability while providing rich content that combines scientific knowledge with cultural heritage. The calendar documents astronomical data, prayer times, and Islamic occasions, while also preserving the legacy and expertise of past generations related to seasonal cycles, traditional star calendars, celestial phenomena, and zodiac constellations. In doing so, it reflects the deep connection between the UAE’s heritage and its historical understanding of astronomy and timekeeping. The Centre delivers its annual publication through an integrated ecosystem that includes printed editions and paper calendars, alongside digital platforms, smart applications, and interactive content. This approach ensures accessibility, meets the demands of the modern age, and enhances public access to reliable information. This initiative embodies the Centre’s religious and cultural mission to preserve, safeguard, and promote the UAE’s cultural heritage, making it available to present and future generations through a trusted and contemporary format that harmonizes the authenticity of traditional knowledge with the rigor of scientific methodology.