Hijri Date Converter for the Islamic Calendar

A free online Hijri calendar converter. See today's date in the Islamic calendar, convert any Gregorian date to Hijri (and back), preview any Hijri month as a calendar grid, and see upcoming Muslim holidays like Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and the Day of Ashura.

Check today

The header shows today's date in both Hijri and Gregorian calendars.

Convert a date

Pick a direction (Gregorian → Hijri or Hijri → Gregorian) and enter a date to see the equivalent.

Browse the month

Use the previous/next arrows to walk through Hijri months; each cell shows both the Hijri and Gregorian day.

See holidays

Scroll the holidays panel to see the next Islamic holidays with their Gregorian dates and a countdown.

Switch method

Toggle between Umm al-Qura (official Saudi calendar) and the tabular method if your country uses a different rule.

Translate Gregorian dates to Hijri, preview the Islamic month, and plan around Muslim holidays

Today in Hijri

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Today in Gregorian

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Day Month Year

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Upcoming Islamic Holidays

Features

Today's Hijri date shown prominently with the Arabic month name

The header displays the current day, month and year of all 12 Islamic months from Muharram to Dhu al-Hijjah.

Two-way conversion between Gregorian and Hijri dates

Convert any Gregorian date to Hijri or any Hijri date back to Gregorian in a single click.

Month grid view for any Hijri month with holidays highlighted

Each calendar cell shows both the Hijri and Gregorian day so you can cross-reference at a glance.

Umm al-Qura (Saudi) and tabular (civil) calculation methods

Switch between the official Saudi astronomical calendar and the arithmetic tabular rule used in other countries.

Upcoming Islamic holidays with a countdown from today

Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Ashura and Mawlid an-Nabi are listed with their Gregorian dates and days remaining.

Why is the Hijri date different by one day sometimes?

Different Muslim communities follow different methods for determining the start of a Hijri month — some use the Umm al-Qura astronomical calculation, others rely on moon sighting (rukyat). This tool offers both Umm al-Qura and a tabular method; in practice the real date in your country may be ±1 day from either.

What is the Umm al-Qura method?

It is the astronomical calendar used officially in Saudi Arabia and widely referenced by Hijri calendars around the world. It was designed to keep the month-length pattern aligned with the actual lunar cycle over long periods.

Why is Mawlid al-Nabi optional in some countries?

Not all Muslim denominations and countries mark the Prophet's birthday as a public holiday. This tool lists it as an upcoming date so you can plan, but it does not imply any religious ruling.

Can I use this for historical dates?

Yes — the Intl calendar support spans centuries, so you can convert birthdays, anniversaries and historic events. Very early (pre-1900) dates may have small discrepancies depending on the method chosen.

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Who is this tool for?

🕌 For Muslims

Published 17 Apr 2026 Updated 01 May 2026 Author: The Supreme