📅 Hijri Gregorian Date Converter - Complete Guide

What is the Hijri Gregorian Date Converter?

The Hijri Gregorian Date Converter is a free online tool that converts dates between the Islamic (Hijri) calendar and the Gregorian (Western) calendar. This tool is essential for determining Islamic religious dates, planning events, and understanding historical dates in both calendar systems.

The converter provides accurate bidirectional conversion, allowing you to convert from Hijri to Gregorian or Gregorian to Hijri with precision.

Key Features

• Bidirectional Conversion: Convert from Hijri to Gregorian and vice versa
• Accurate Calculations: Uses precise astronomical calculations
• Easy Date Selection: Dropdown menus for day, month, and year
• Islamic Month Names: Displays proper Arabic month names (Muharram, Safar, etc.)
• Wide Date Range: Supports historical and future dates
• Instant Results: Real-time conversion with one click
• Free to Use: No registration or payment required

How to Use the Date Converter

1. Select Conversion Direction:

   Choose whether you want to convert from Gregorian to Hijri or Hijri to Gregorian using the radio buttons.

2. Enter the Date:

   For Gregorian to Hijri: Select the day, month (January-December), and year from the dropdown menus.

   For Hijri to Gregorian: Select the day, Islamic month (Muharram-Dhul Hijjah), and Hijri year.

3. Click Convert:

   Press the "Convert / تحويل" button to perform the conversion.

4. View Results:

   The converted date appears below in both English and Arabic formats.

Understanding the Calendars

Gregorian Calendar

The Gregorian calendar is the internationally accepted civil calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. It is a solar calendar with 365 days (366 in leap years) divided into 12 months.

Hijri (Islamic) Calendar

The Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months with 354 or 355 days. It begins from the Hijra (migration) of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.

Islamic Months:

• 1. Muharram (محرم)
• 2. Safar (صفر)
• 3. Rabi' al-Awwal (ربيع الأول)
• 4. Rabi' al-Thani (ربيع الثاني)
• 5. Jumada al-Awwal (جمادى الأولى)
• 6. Jumada al-Thani (جمادى الثانية)
• 7. Rajab (رجب)
• 8. Sha'ban (شعبان)
• 9. Ramadan (رمضان)
• 10. Shawwal (شوال)
• 11. Dhul Qi'dah (ذو القعدة)
• 12. Dhul Hijjah (ذو الحجة)

Common Use Cases

Examples

Tips & Best Practices

• ✅ Moon Sighting: Islamic dates may vary by 1-2 days based on local moon sighting.
• ✅ Time Zones: Dates can differ across time zones due to lunar observations.
• ✅ Leap Years: The Hijri calendar has 11 leap years in a 30-year cycle.
• ✅ Year Difference: The Hijri year is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year.
• ✅ Verification: For religious purposes, verify with local Islamic authorities.
• ⚠️ Accuracy: Astronomical calculations may differ slightly from traditional sighting methods.

Frequently Asked Questions