Convert Gregorian Date to Hijri
Enter a Gregorian date to convert it directly to the corresponding Hijri date
Do you need to know the corresponding Hijri date for a specific Gregorian date? Whether you want to know your birthday in the Hijri calendar, need to convert a significant event’s date, or are working on a project that requires both calendars, our free tool provides you with the perfect solution quickly and accurately.
Why Might You Need to Convert the Gregorian Date to the Hijri Date?
In our daily lives, there are many situations where knowing the Hijri date corresponding to a Gregorian date is essential:
For official documents in Islamic countries: Many Arab and Islamic countries use the Hijri calendar in their official documents. If you’re submitting official papers or filling out government forms, you may need to write certain dates in the Hijri calendar.
To know your Hijri birth date: If you were born in a country that only uses the Gregorian calendar but want to know the Hijri day and month of your birth, this tool makes it easy to find that out.
For historical documentation and scientific research, Researchers and historians working on Islamic historical events need to convert Gregorian dates to Hijri to place them in their correct context.
To identify religious occasions: If you know a specific Gregorian date and want to find out if it coincides with an important Islamic occasion or religious day, converting it to the Hijri calendar will help you.
For international business: Companies working in Islamic countries or dealing with Muslim clients sometimes need to convert dates to ensure effective communication and avoid confusion.
For personal planning: You may want to celebrate your birthday or a special event according to the Hijri calendar instead of the Gregorian one, or you may want to know when your Gregorian birthday will fall in a specific Hijri month.
Understanding the Difference Between the Two Calendars
Before diving into how the tool works, it’s helpful to understand the fundamental differences between the two calendars:
The Gregorian calendar (or solar calendar) is based on the Earth’s orbit around the sun, consisting of 365 days in a common year and 366 days in a leap year. The Gregorian calendar starts from the presumed year of the birth of Jesus Christ.
The Hijri calendar (or Islamic calendar) is based on the lunar cycle, relying on the moon’s orbit around the Earth, and consists of only 354 or 355 days. It starts from the Hijra (migration) of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
Due to this difference in the length of the year (about 11 days), Hijri dates do not align with the same Gregorian seasons every year. For example, Ramadan may fall in the summer in some years and in winter in others.
How Does the Conversion from Gregorian to Hijri Work?
Converting from Gregorian to Hijri is not a simple mathematical operation like multiplication or division. The process involves complex algorithms that take into account:
The difference in the basis of the two calendars: The Gregorian calendar is solar, while the Hijri calendar is lunar, meaning they rely on entirely different astronomical cycles.
The difference in the length of the year: The Hijri year is about 10-11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, meaning the gap between the two years increases continuously.
The varying length of months: Lunar months range between 29 and 30 days depending on the moon’s cycle, while Gregorian months are relatively fixed (except for February).
Umm al-Qura calendar: Our tool uses the officially adopted Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia, which uses precise astronomical criteria to calculate the beginning of each Hijri month. This ensures the highest level of accuracy and reliability in the results.
When you enter a Gregorian date in the tool, complex astronomical equations are applied, considering all these factors to give you the accurate corresponding Hijri date.
Features of Our Advanced Tool
High Astronomical Accuracy: We rely on the Umm al-Qura calendar, one of the most accurate Hijri calendars globally. The astronomical calculations used in this calendar guarantee reliable results that can be trusted in both official and personal matters.
Instant Conversion: No waiting, no delays. As soon as you enter the Gregorian date and press the “Convert” button, you get the result in just a fraction of a second.
Simple and Smooth User Interface: The tool is designed to be very easy to use. No technical knowledge or prior experience is needed. Just choose the date from the calendar or enter it directly, and get the result instantly.
Comprehensive Date Coverage: The tool supports a wide range of Gregorian years, whether you’re looking to convert old historical dates or future dates.
Completely Free with No Restrictions: You can use the tool for free without any fees, subscriptions, or limits on the number of conversions. We don’t require you to register or provide any personal information.
Compatible with All Devices: Use the tool on your desktop, laptop, smartphone, or tablet. It works efficiently on all devices and browsers.
Clear and Detailed Results: Not only do we provide the Hijri date, but we also give you complete information, including the day, the name of the Hijri month, and the corresponding Hijri year.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Tool
Using the tool is very simple and involves just a few steps:
Step 1: Select the Gregorian day from the dropdown calendar (from 1 to 31, depending on the month).
Step 2: Choose the Gregorian month from the twelve months (January, February, March, etc.).
Step 3: Enter the Gregorian year you want to convert (e.g., 2026, 1990, 2010).
Step 4: Click the “Convert” button to get the result instantly.
The result will be clearly displayed, showing the full Hijri date, including the day, the name of the Hijri month, and the corresponding Hijri year.
Practical Examples
Let’s look at some practical examples to understand how the conversion works:
Example 1: If you want to convert January 1, 2024, the approximate corresponding Hijri date will be 19 Jumada al-Akhira 1445 AH. This shows that the start of the new Gregorian year doesn’t match the start of the Hijri year.
Example 2: August 15, 2000, corresponds to approximately 14 Jumada al-Awwal 1421 AH. If this is your birthday, now you know your full Hijri birth date.
Example 3: September 11, 2001 (a historically important date) corresponds to approximately 22 Jumada al-Akhira 1422 AH. This helps researchers place events in their Hijri time context.
Example 4: If you are planning an event on December 25, 2024, you’ll know it will approximately correspond to 24 Jumada al-Akhira 1446 AH, helping you coordinate with people using the Hijri calendar.
Benefits of Knowing Your Hijri Date
Knowing the Hijri date corresponding to your Gregorian date has many benefits:
Connection to Islamic Heritage: Knowing your Hijri birth date links you more deeply to the Islamic calendar and religious heritage. You may discover that you were born in a blessed month like Ramadan or Dhu al-Hijjah, or on a religiously significant day.
Celebrate Occasions Differently: You can celebrate your birthday according to the Hijri calendar, which means you might end up celebrating twice a year, as the Hijri date falls about 11 days earlier each year.
Better Understanding of Religious Occasions: When you know where a specific date falls in the Hijri calendar, you can better understand its relationship to significant Islamic events.
Cultural Communication: In multicultural environments, knowing both calendars helps you communicate better with people from different backgrounds.
The Hijri Months and Their Meanings
It’s helpful to know the names and meanings of the Hijri months when using the tool:
Muharram: The first month of the Hijri year, one of the sacred months, named because fighting was prohibited by the Arabs.
Safar: Named because Arab homes were empty during warfare.
Rabi’ al-Awwal and Rabi’ al-Akhir: Named for the months corresponding to spring.
Jumada al-Awwal and Jumada al-Akhir: Named for when water froze in the harsh cold during the naming.
Rajab: A sacred month named because of the Arab’s respect for spears and avoiding conflict.
Sha’ban: Named because Arabs scattered during this month to prepare for war after Rajab.
Ramadan: The month of fasting, named for the intense heat at the time of naming.
Shawwal: Named for the she-camels lifting their tails as a sign of pregnancy.
Dhu al-Qi’dah: A sacred month, named because it was when people would stop fighting and traveling.
Dhu al-Hijjah: The last month of the Hijri year, during which the Hajj pilgrimage takes place.
Tips for Best Results
To get the most accurate results using the tool, follow these tips:
Double-check the entered date: Ensure the Gregorian date you entered is accurate and complete. A small mistake can lead to a completely different result.
Be mindful of leap years: In leap years (divisible by 4), February has