Hijri Date Converter
Today's Islamic date, two-way Hijri ↔ Gregorian conversion, and a live countdown to Ramadan — based on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
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How the Islamic calendar works
The Hijri calendar is purely lunar: 12 months of 29 or 30 days, about 354 days per year — 11 days shorter than the solar year. That's why Ramadan, Eid and Hajj arrive roughly 11 days earlier on the Gregorian calendar every year, cycling through all seasons over about 33 years. Years are counted from the Hijrah, the Prophet's ﷺ migration from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE.
This converter uses the Umm al-Qura calendar (the calculated calendar of Saudi Arabia) built into your browser. Traditional months begin with actual moon sighting, so local announcements can differ by ±1 day — always follow your local authority for religious observances.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hijri calendar?
The Islamic lunar calendar — 12 months, ~354 days, counted from the Hijrah in 622 CE.
Why do Hijri dates differ by a day between countries?
Months begin with moon sighting, which varies by location; calculated calendars can differ from sightings by a day.
When is the next Ramadan?
See the live countdown at the top of this page — the exact start depends on moon sighting.