Hijri Calendar Converter
Convert dates between the Hijri (Islamic) and Gregorian calendars instantly.
Today: Wednesday, Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 5, 1447 AH
Gregorian to Hijri
Select a Gregorian date to see its Hijri equivalent.
Hijri Date
5 Dhul Qi'dah 1447 AH
Wednesday, Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 5, 1447 AH
Note: There may be a ±1 day variation depending on local moon sighting.
About the Islamic (Hijri) Calendar
The Hijri calendar is a purely lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used by Muslims worldwide to determine important dates such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the Hajj pilgrimage. The calendar was introduced by the Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) and begins from the Hijrah — the migration of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE.
Unlike the Gregorian (solar) calendar, the Hijri year is approximately 11 days shorter, which means Islamic dates shift each year relative to the Gregorian calendar. This converter uses the Umm al-Qura calendar system for approximate calculations.
The 12 Hijri Months
1
Muharram
2
Safar
3
Rabi' al-Awwal
4
Rabi' al-Thani
5
Jumada al-Ula
6
Jumada al-Thani
7
Rajab
8
Sha'ban
9
Ramadan
10
Shawwal
11
Dhul Qi'dah
12
Dhul Hijjah