Islamic Hijri Date Converter & Calendar
Convert dates effortlessly between the Gregorian solar calendar and the Islamic lunar calendar with accurate moon-sighting adjustments and live holiday countdowns.
Corresponds to: Thursday, 3 September 2026
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Upcoming Islamic Events & Holidays
Live countdowns for key Islamic dates in the Hijri calendar (1448 โ 1449 AH).
The miraculous Night Journey and Ascension to the Heavens.
Night of seeking forgiveness prior to Ramadan.
Beginning of the blessed month of obligatory fasting and Quran revelation.
The night better than a thousand months (odd nights in the last 10 days of Ramadan).
Celebration marking the conclusion of Ramadan fasting.
The peak day of Hajj; highly recommended sunnah fast expiating sins of 2 years.
The 12 Islamic Hijri Months in Order
The Islamic calendar consists of 12 lunar months totaling 354 or 355 days per year. Four of these months are designated as sacred (Al-Ashhur Al-Hurum) in the Holy Quran (Surah At-Tawbah 9:36).
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Islamic Hijri Calendar
What is today's Islamic Hijri date?โ
The Islamic Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar based on the moon's phases. You can see the live today's Islamic date at the top of this tool, with adjustable ยฑ1โ2 day toggles to reflect local moon sightings in your specific country.
Why does the Islamic date sometimes differ by 1 or 2 days between countries?โ
The Islamic calendar relies on the physical or astronomical sighting of the crescent moon (Hilal) at sunset each month. Due to geographical differences and varying criteria between global moon-sighting committees (e.g. UK, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, North America), dates can vary by 1 day.
When did the Islamic Hijri calendar begin?โ
The Islamic calendar was formally established during the Caliphate of Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) in 638 CE (17 AH). The starting epoch (Year 1 AH) was designated as the year of the Prophet Muhammad's ๏ทบ migration (Hijrah) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
How many days are in a Hijri year compared to a solar Gregorian year?โ
A Hijri lunar year consists of 12 lunar months totaling 354 or 355 days, which is approximately 10 to 12 days shorter than the solar Gregorian calendar (365/366 days). As a result, Islamic events like Ramadan and Eid move forward through the solar seasons over a ~33-year cycle.
What are the four Sacred Months in Islam?โ
The four sacred months (Al-Ashhur Al-Hurum) mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah (9:36) are: 1) Rajab (7th month), 2) Dhu al-Qi'dah (11th month), 3) Dhu al-Hijjah (12th month), and 4) Muharram (1st month). Good deeds in these months carry immense reward, and sins are treated with heightened gravity.