How is the Islamic date determined by this tool?

This tool fetches the Islamic (Hijri) date based on the Gregorian date from the Aladhan API. The API typically provides dates based on astronomical calculations or sighting reports, depending on its configuration for the specific day and region.

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Q: What calculation method is used for prayer times in this tool?

This tool uses Method 2 (ISNA - Islamic Society of North America) from the Aladhan API by default. This is a widely used method. The Aladhan API supports various other calculation methods, which are prevalent in different regions and among different Muslim communities.

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Namaz, or Salat, are the obligatory prayers performed five times a day by Muslims. These prayer times are determined by the position of the sun, and thus vary throughout the year and by geographical location. This tool helps you find the current Hijri date and a monthly prayer timetable based on the Aladhan API.

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Why do Namaz (prayer) times change daily?

Prayer times are dependent on the position of the Sun. As the Earth orbits the Sun, and due to its tilt, the apparent position of the Sun in the sky changes throughout the year and based on your geographical location (latitude and longitude). This leads to daily variations in prayer timings for Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.

What calculation method is used for prayer times in this tool?

This tool uses (ISNA – Islamic Society of North America)

Can I use this tool for any city in the world?

Yes, you can input any city and country, and the tool will attempt to fetch prayer times and the Hijri date for that location.

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Current Month’s Namaz Timetable

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