Hijri ↔ Gregorian converter.
Convert between Gregorian and Islamic calendar dates
ADAD's Hijri date converter translates between Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) calendar dates. The UAE follows the Umm al-Qura calendar by default. Binding religious dates (Ramadan, Eid) are confirmed by the official Moon-Sighting Committee and may differ by ±1 day from the calculated date.
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Hijri Calendar Guide
Hijri Calendar Guide
Understanding the Islamic Calendar
The Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 lunar months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It began in 622 AD with the migration (Hijrah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina. Because the lunar year is roughly 11 days shorter than the solar Gregorian year, Islamic dates shift earlier each year.
The 12 Hijri Months
- Muharram (Sacred)
- Safar
- Rabi' al-Awwal
- Rabi' al-Thani
- Jumada al-Awwal
- Jumada al-Thani
- Rajab (Sacred)
- Sha'ban
- Ramadan (Month of Fasting)
- Shawwal
- Dhu al-Qi'dah
- Dhu al-Hijjah (Sacred - Month of Hajj)
Moon Sighting in the UAE
The beginning of each Islamic month is determined by the sighting of the new moon. The UAE's Moon Sighting Committee meets officially to declare the start of significant months like Ramadan, Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr), and Dhu al-Hijjah (Eid al-Adha). Calculated dates are estimates until the official sighting is confirmed.
About the Hijri Calendar
🌙 Lunar Calendar
- • Based on moon phases (lunar months)
- • 354-355 days per year (11 days shorter) 354-355
- • Started with Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra)
- • Used for Islamic religious observances
📅 Practical Uses
- • Ramadan and Eid dates
- • Hajj pilgrimage timing
- • Islamic religious events
- • Personal spiritual connection
⚠️ Accuracy Note
Islamic calendar conversions can vary due to different calculation methods, moon sighting practices, and regional variations. This tool provides estimates for general reference. For important religious or legal matters, consult with qualified Islamic scholars or official Islamic calendar authorities.
Why Find Your Hijri Birthday
Fun Facts
🌙 Your Hijri birthday moves ~11 days earlier each Gregorian year
📅 The Hijri calendar has 12 months like Gregorian
⭐ Some people share Hijri birthdays with family members
🕌 Many Islamic events follow the Hijri calendar
FAQ
The Hijri (Islamic) calendar is a lunar calendar of 12 months totalling roughly 354 days. It marks Islamic religious dates including Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the Islamic New Year.
The Hijri calendar is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year, so Hijri dates drift earlier each Gregorian year. Your Hijri birthday shifts by roughly 10 to 11 days relative to the Gregorian calendar annually.
The UAE primarily follows the Umm al-Qura calendar for civic and religious purposes, with the official Moon-Sighting Committee confirming the start of Ramadan and Eid each year.
Calculated Hijri dates are accurate for general reference, but binding religious dates (start of Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are confirmed by the official UAE Moon-Sighting Committee announcement, which may differ by 1 day from the calculated date.