Hijri Date Converter

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About the Hijri Calendar

Islamic Calendar Months

1. Muharram 2. Safar 3. Rabi' al-Awwal 4. Rabi' al-Thani 5. Jumada al-Awwal 6. Jumada al-Thani 7. Rajab 8. Sha'ban 9. Ramadan 10. Shawwal 11. Dhu al-Qi'dah 12. Dhu al-Hijjah

Key Features of the Hijri Calendar

  • Lunar-based calendar with 354 or 355 days per year
  • Begins with the Hijra ( migration) of Prophet Muhammad in 622 CE
  • 12 months with 29 or 30 days each based on moon sightings
  • Used to determine Islamic holidays and religious events

Important Islamic Dates

  • 1st Muharram - Islamic New Year
  • 10th Muharram - Day of Ashura
  • 12th Rabi' al-Awwal - Mawlid (Prophet's Birthday)
  • 1st Ramadan - Beginning of fasting month
  • 1st Shawwal - Eid al-Fitr
  • 10th Dhu al-Hijjah - Eid al-Adha

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hijri calendar?

The Hijri calendar, also known as the Islamic calendar, is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to determine the proper days of Islamic holidays and rituals.

How accurate is the Hijri converter?

Our Hijri converter uses established algorithms for converting between Gregorian and Hijri dates. However, note that actual Hijri dates may vary by one day depending on lunar sightings in different regions.

Why do Hijri dates change each year?

The Hijri calendar is about 10-12 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, so Hijri dates shift earlier each Gregorian year. This is why Islamic holidays occur about 10-12 days earlier each year.

What year is it in the Hijri calendar?

As of 2023, we are in the Hijri year 1444-1445. The Hijri calendar started in 622 CE when Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina.