How are future Ramadan and Eid dates calculated?
They're calculated astronomically via the digital Umm al-Qura calendar, not entered manually. Ramadan is the ninth Hijri month, Eid al-Fitr is the first of Shawwal, and Eid al-Adha is the tenth of Dhul Hijjah.
Does the calculated date match the official moon-sighting announcement exactly?
It may differ by one day from the official announcement, which is based on actual moon sighting, because this calculator relies on digital astronomical calculation. This is a known and documented difference across all digital Hijri calculators. For the official date, follow the Saudi Supreme Court's announcement.
Can I calculate a countdown for any occasion other than Ramadan and the two Eids?
Yes, choose "Custom date" and enter any date you want, with an optional name for the occasion.
Does the countdown update live in seconds?
Yes, after calculating, a live counter appears that updates every second until the target date.
