Today's Hijri and Gregorian Date

In our modern world, knowing the correct date has become a necessity in our daily lives—whether you are planning an important appointment, following religious occasions, or coordinating schedules with others. Since the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic world use both the Hijri and Gregorian calendars, the need for a reliable tool that displays both dates has become more urgent than ever.

The Importance of Knowing Both the Hijri and Gregorian Dates

For Religious Occasions

The Hijri calendar is the primary reference for determining the dates of Islamic acts of worship such as Ramadan, Hajj, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and other religious occasions. Knowing the Hijri date accurately helps you prepare for these blessed events.

For Official Transactions

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, both calendars are used in official and governmental transactions. Some official documents require the Hijri date, while others require the Gregorian date, or both together.

For Planning and Organization

Whether you are planning a future event, recording an important memory, or keeping track of your appointments, knowing both dates gives you a clearer perspective and helps you avoid confusion between dates.

Features of the Hijri and Gregorian Date Tool

1. High Accuracy in Date Display

The tool provides accurate dates in both calendars, taking time differences into account and calculating lunar months with great precision.

2. Display of the Current Time

In addition to the date, the tool shows the current time according to Saudi Arabia time (GMT+3), making it a comprehensive reference for both date and time.

3. User-Friendly Interface

The tool is designed with a simple and clear Arabic interface, making it easy for everyone to read information quickly without complexity.

4. Real-Time Updates

The data is updated instantly, ensuring you always receive the most up-to-date information every time you visit the tool.

How Do You Use the Tool?

Using the Hijri and Gregorian date tool is very simple. All you need to do is:

1. Visit the tool’s page.

2. The following information will appear automatically:

   • The full Hijri date (day, month, year)

   • The full Gregorian date (day, month, year)

   • The current time according to Saudi Arabia time

   • The name of the day in Arabic

Understanding the Hijri Calendar

The Hijri calendar, or Islamic calendar, is based on the moon’s cycle around the Earth. It begins with the migration (Hijra) of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Mecca to Medina, which is why it is called the Hijri calendar. The Hijri year consists of 12 lunar months and contains between 354 and 355 days, making it about 10–11 days shorter than the Gregorian year.

Hijri Months

1. Muharram

2. Safar

3. Rabi‘ al-Awwal

4. Rabi‘ al-Thani

5. Jumada al-Awwal

6. Jumada al-Thani

7. Rajab

8. Sha‘ban

9. Ramadan

10. Shawwal

11. Dhu al-Qi‘dah

12. Dhu al-Hijjah

Understanding the Gregorian Calendar

The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used calendar in the world. It is based on the Earth’s rotation around the sun, with a year consisting of 365 days (366 in a leap year). This calendar began with the birth of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Hijri date different from the Gregorian date?

Because the Hijri calendar is lunar and depends on the moon’s cycle (29–30 days), while the Gregorian calendar is solar and depends on the Earth’s rotation around the sun (approximately 365 days).

Is the Hijri date accurate?

Yes, but there may be a difference of one or two days between Islamic countries due to moon sighting. Some countries rely on visual sighting, while others use astronomical calculations.

Can I rely on this tool for religious occasions?

The tool provides Hijri dates based on precise astronomical calculations, but it is always recommended to follow official announcements from the relevant authorities in your country to determine the beginning of religious months such as Ramadan and Dhu al-Hijjah.