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Hijri Date Converter

Convert between Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) dates instantly — free, accurate, and mobile-friendly

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Hijri Date Converter

Convert dates between the Gregorian calendar and the Islamic Hijri calendar with the free Deen Islam Hijri Date Converter. Enter a Gregorian date to find its corresponding Hijri date, or convert a Hijri date into the Gregorian calendar.

The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar used to determine important dates and months such as Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Hijjah, Muharram, and other significant Islamic occasions.

Use the converter to check Islamic dates quickly and easily for personal planning, religious occasions, historical dates, and everyday reference.

The 12 Months of the Hijri Calendar

The Hijri (Islamic) calendar consists of 12 lunar months:

  • Muharram — the first month, one of the four sacred months
  • Safar — the second month
  • Rabi al-Awwal — the month of the Prophet's ﷺ birth
  • Rabi al-Thani — the fourth month
  • Jumada al-Ula — the fifth month
  • Jumada al-Akhirah — the sixth month
  • Rajab — one of the sacred months
  • Sha'ban — the month before Ramadan
  • Ramadan — the month of fasting
  • Shawwal — the month of Eid al-Fitr
  • Dhul Qa'dah — one of the sacred months
  • Dhul Hijjah — the month of Hajj and Eid al-Adha

Why Use a Hijri Date Converter?

  • Plan around Islamic months like Ramadan, Shawwal, and Dhul Hijjah
  • Convert dates for historical Islamic events and biographies
  • Check the Hijri equivalent of your birthday or anniversary
  • Confirm dates of religious observances quickly
  • Reference important Islamic occasions accurately

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hijri calendar?

The Hijri calendar (also known as the Islamic or lunar calendar) is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to determine Islamic holidays and religious observances such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the Hajj pilgrimage.

How do I convert a Gregorian date to Hijri?

Enter the Gregorian date in the Gregorian → Hijri converter and click Convert. The tool will instantly display the corresponding Hijri date, including the day, month name, and Hijri year.

How many months are in the Hijri calendar?

The Hijri calendar has 12 months: Muharram, Safar, Rabi al-Awwal, Rabi al-Thani, Jumada al-Ula, Jumada al-Akhirah, Rajab, Sha'ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qa'dah, and Dhul Hijjah.

Why does the Hijri year differ from the Gregorian year?

The Hijri calendar is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar because it is based on the lunar cycle. This means the Hijri year advances faster, and Islamic months shift gradually through the seasons over a 33-year cycle.