MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, YOGYAKARTA – Muhammadiyah will officially launch the Unified Global Hijri Calendar, on Wednesday, June 25, at the Convention Hall of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta.
The unified global Hijri calendar is Muhammadiyah’s initiative to create a unified and scientifically based Hijri calendar that can be used by Muslims across the world. It aims to offer a more accurate, consistent, and modern timekeeping system that supports global Muslim unity and simplifies the observance of Islamic rituals.
This effort is also part of Muhammadiyah’s broader mission to modernize Islamic civilization by improving how the Muslim world keeps track of time, especially in an increasingly globalized era that consistency is crucial for worship and daily life.
The launch will be attended by national and international guests, including Muhammadiyah President Haedar Nashir, Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, ambassadors, a representative from Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) of Turkey, and the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Secretary of the Muhammadiyah Council for Religious Opinion and Tajdid Muhammad Rofiq Muzakkir emphasized the need for a global time standard in Islam.
“Islam is a global religion. Muslims live all over the world. As a universal faith, Islam needs a time system that is also universal, one that can help Muslims stay in sync for prayer times and religious activities,” said Rofiq.
The event will also include a seminar that explores the unified global Hijri calendar’s concept, methodology, and potential global application. The discussion is expected to help people better understand how the calendar works and why it matters. It will also provide a platform for dialogue between different cultural and academic perspectives on timekeeping in Islam.
Muhammadiyah acknowledges that introducing a global Hijri calendar won’t be easy. Differences in traditions, cultural sensitivities, and local practices must be considered. That’s why Muhammadiyah is committed to public education and open dialogue to help communities understand and accept the calendar.
By launching the unified global Hijri calendar, Muhammadiyah hopes to do more than just synchronize Islamic dates. It may help unite Muslims around the world through a shared calendar system, promoting unity, precision, and progress in the Islamic world.
