Hijri Calendar Converter

Convert dates between Islamic (Hijri) and Gregorian calendars

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Lunar Calendar

The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, with each month beginning with the sighting of the new moon.

354-355 Days

A Hijri year has 354 or 355 days, making it about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year.

Started with Hijra

The Islamic calendar begins with the Hijra (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE.

Islamic Significance

Used to determine Islamic holidays, prayer times, fasting periods, and pilgrimage dates.

Astronomically Calculated

Hijri Months

Muharram 1

Safar 2

Rabi' al-awwal 3

Rabi' al-thani 4

Jumada al-awwal 5

Jumada al-thani 6

Rajab 7

Sha'ban 8

Ramadan 9

Shawwal 10

Dhu al-Qi'dah 11

Dhu al-Hijjah 12

12 Lunar Months

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Important Islamic Dates

Islamic New Year

1 Muharram

Beginning of the Islamic calendar year

Day of Ashura

10 Muharram

Commemorating various historical events

Mawlid an-Nabi

12 Rabi' al-awwal

Birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Isra and Mi'raj

27 Rajab

Night Journey of the Prophet (PBUH)

Laylat al-Bara'at

15 Sha'ban

Night of Forgiveness

Ramadan

1-30 Ramadan

Holy month of fasting

Laylat al-Qadr

Last 10 nights of Ramadan

Night of Power

Eid al-Fitr

1 Shawwal

Festival of Breaking the Fast

Hajj Period

8-13 Dhu al-Hijjah

Annual pilgrimage to Makkah

Eid al-Adha

10 Dhu al-Hijjah

Festival of Sacrifice

Based on Lunar Calendar

Calendar Notes

Moon Sighting

Actual Islamic dates depend on local moon sighting, which may vary by 1-2 days from calculations.

Day Begins at Sunset

In Islam, each day begins at sunset (Maghrib), not at midnight like the Gregorian calendar.

Regional Variations

Different regions may observe Islamic dates differently based on local moon sighting practices.

Astronomical Calculation

This converter uses astronomical calculations for approximate conversions between calendars.

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