Islamic Calendar – Gregorian to Hijri Date Converter

The Islamic Calendar – Gregorian to Hijri Date Converter is a powerful and easy-to-use tool designed to accurately convert dates between the Gregorian calendar (widely used internationally) and the Hijri calendar (Islamic lunar calendar). Whether you want to find the corresponding Hijri date for an important event or convert a Hijri date to its Gregorian equivalent, this converter provides quick and precise results based on authentic astronomical calculations.

Our converter supports all 12 Islamic months — Muharram, Safar, Rabi’ al-Awwal, Rabi’ al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada al-Thani, Rajab, Sha’ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhu al-Qi’dah, and Dhu al-Hijjah — and handles years ranging widely to meet historical and modern-day needs.

Key Features:

• Accurate conversion between Gregorian and Hijri dates.
• User-friendly interface with dropdowns for date, month, and year selection.
• Supports years spanning from 1301 to 1599 Hijri and modern Gregorian years.
• Displays day of the week for each converted date.
• Useful for Muslims to plan religious events, Ramadan, Hajj, and Islamic holidays.
• Responsive design suitable for desktops and mobile devices.
• Provides awareness of Islamic dates for historical research, education, and daily use.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: What is the Hijri calendar?
The Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar used by Muslims worldwide, consisting of 12 months based on moon phases. It is used to determine Islamic events like Ramadan, Eid, and Hajj.

Q2: How accurate is the converter?
Our converter uses trusted astronomical algorithms and reputable APIs to provide highly accurate date conversions between Gregorian and Hijri calendars.

Q3: Can I convert any date?
Yes! You can convert dates within a wide range of years to suit your needs, whether historical or current.

Q4: Why is the Hijri calendar important?
It is essential for religious observances, cultural events, and following Islamic rituals and festivals.

Q5: Is this tool mobile-friendly?
Absolutely! The converter is fully responsive and works seamlessly on all devices including smartphones and tablets.