Islamic Date Converter (Hijri Calendar)
Convert dates between Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) calendars. Find today's Islamic date, upcoming Islamic holidays, and learn about the lunar calendar. Accurate conversion tool for Muslims.
Today - Gregorian
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Today - Hijri
الخميس, 26 Rajab 1447 AH
26 رجب 1447 هـ
34
Days to Ramadan
64
Days to Eid al-Fitr
132
Days to Eid al-Adha
Gregorian Date
Upcoming Islamic Events
Isra and Miraj
الإسراء والمعراج
27 Rajab 1447 AH
16 January 2026
Laylat al-Bara'at
ليلة البراءة
15 Shaban 1447 AH
3 February 2026
Start of Ramadan
بداية رمضان
1 Ramadan 1447 AH
18 February 2026
Laylat al-Qadr
ليلة القدر
27 Ramadan 1447 AH
16 March 2026
Eid al-Fitr
عيد الفطر
1 Shawwal 1447 AH
20 March 2026
Start of Hajj
بداية الحج
8 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
25 May 2026
Islamic Months
Muharram
محرم
Safar
صفر
Rabi al-Awwal
ربيع الأول
Rabi al-Thani
ربيع الثاني
Jumada al-Awwal
جمادى الأولى
Jumada al-Thani
جمادى الثانية
Rajab
رجب
Shaban
شعبان
Ramadan
رمضان
Shawwal
شوال
Dhul Qadah
ذو القعدة
Dhul Hijjah
ذو الحجة
About the Islamic Calendar
The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri 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.
🌙 Lunar Based
Each month begins with the sighting of the new moon. Months alternate between 29 and 30 days, making the Islamic year about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year.
📅 Year 1 AH
The Hijri calendar began with the Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE. "AH" stands for Anno Hegirae (Year of the Hijra).
🕌 Sacred Months
Four months are considered sacred: Muharram, Rajab, Dhul Qadah, and Dhul Hijjah. Fighting is traditionally forbidden during these months.
⚠️ Moon Sighting
Actual dates may vary by 1-2 days based on local moon sighting. For religious observances, always confirm with your local Islamic authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hijri calendar?
The Hijri calendar (also called the Islamic or Muslim calendar) is a lunar calendar used by Muslims worldwide to determine religious observances. It has 12 months of 29 or 30 days each, totaling 354 or 355 days per year. The calendar started from the year of the Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE.
Why does Ramadan move each year?
Because the Islamic calendar is lunar (based on moon cycles) rather than solar, it is approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. This means Islamic holidays like Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha shift earlier by about 11 days each Gregorian year, cycling through all seasons over approximately 33 years.
What does "AH" mean in Islamic dates?
"AH" stands for Anno Hegirae (Latin for "In the Year of the Hijra"). It denotes years counted from the Hijra - Prophet Muhammad's migration from Makkah to Madinah. The Hijri calendar officially began on July 16, 622 CE (Gregorian), which corresponds to 1 Muharram 1 AH.
How accurate is this converter?
Our converter uses mathematical calculations to provide accurate date conversions. However, the actual Islamic calendar is based on moon sighting, so dates for religious observances may vary by 1-2 days depending on when the new moon is sighted in your region. For religious purposes, always confirm dates with your local mosque or Islamic authority.
What are the sacred months in Islam?
Islam recognizes four sacred months (al-Ashhur al-Hurum): Muharram (1st month), Rajab (7th month), Dhul Qadah (11th month), and Dhul Hijjah (12th month). During these months, warfare was traditionally forbidden in pre-Islamic and Islamic Arabia. These months hold special spiritual significance.
When is Ramadan this year?
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Use our converter to find the approximate Gregorian dates for Ramadan. Remember that the exact start date depends on moon sighting in your locality. The month of fasting is followed by Eid al-Fitr on 1 Shawwal (the 10th month).
The Twelve Islamic Months
1. Muharram (محرم)
The first month and one of four sacred months. The 10th day (Ashura) is a significant day of fasting.
2. Safar (صفر)
The second month. Its name means "empty" or "yellow," referring to autumn when houses were empty.
3. Rabi' al-Awwal (ربيع الأول)
"First Spring" - the month in which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born (12th day for Sunnis).
4. Rabi' al-Thani (ربيع الثاني)
"Second Spring" - the fourth month of the Islamic calendar.
5. Jumada al-Awwal (جمادى الأولى)
"First Freeze" - named for the dry, frozen earth during winter.
6. Jumada al-Thani (جمادى الثانية)
"Second Freeze" - the sixth month of the Islamic calendar.
7. Rajab (رجب)
One of four sacred months. The Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj) is commemorated on the 27th.
8. Sha'ban (شعبان)
The month before Ramadan. The 15th night (Laylat al-Bara'at) is observed by some Muslims.
9. Ramadan (رمضان)
The holiest month - Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Contains Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power).
10. Shawwal (شوال)
Begins with Eid al-Fitr (1st day). Fasting six days in this month is highly recommended.
11. Dhul Qa'dah (ذو القعدة)
"Month of Truce" - one of four sacred months when fighting was forbidden.
12. Dhul Hijjah (ذو الحجة)
"Month of Pilgrimage" - Hajj occurs 8th-12th. Eid al-Adha is on the 10th. A sacred month.