Hijri Calendar
Dates are calculated astronomically (Umm al-Qura) and may differ from local moon-sighting authorities.
Today's Hijri date
19 Jumada al-Akhirah 1445 AH
Monday 1 January 2024
Monday 1 January 2024
The twelve Hijri months in order with what distinguishes each one, alongside the Gregorian months in order and their day counts.
| # | Month | What marks it |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | First Hijri month and one of the sacred months; it contains the day of Ashura. |
| 2 | Safar | Named for the emptied homes as the Arabs travelled after the sacred months. |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | The month of the Prophet's birth and of his migration to Madinah. |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | The fourth month, also called Rabi al-Akhir. |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | The fifth month; its name refers to water freezing in the cold. |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | The sixth month, also called Jumada al-Akhirah. |
| 7 | Rajab | One of the sacred months, when fighting was halted. |
| 8 | Shaban | The month of preparation for Ramadan, when fasting is encouraged. |
| 9 | Ramadan | The month of fasting and night prayer, of the Quran's revelation and Laylat al-Qadr. |
| 10 | Shawwal | It opens with Eid al-Fitr, and six days of fasting are encouraged. |
| 11 | Dhul Qadah | One of the sacred months and the first of the Hajj months. |
| 12 | Dhul Hijjah | The month of Hajj, Eid al-Adha and the day of Arafah; one of the sacred months. |
| # | Month | Arabic name | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January | يناير (كانون الثاني) | 31 |
| 2 | February | فبراير (شباط) | 28 or 29 |
| 3 | March | مارس (آذار) | 31 |
| 4 | April | أبريل (نيسان) | 30 |
| 5 | May | مايو (أيار) | 31 |
| 6 | June | يونيو (حزيران) | 30 |
| 7 | July | يوليو (تموز) | 31 |
| 8 | August | أغسطس (آب) | 31 |
| 9 | September | سبتمبر (أيلول) | 30 |
| 10 | October | أكتوبر (تشرين الأول) | 31 |
| 11 | November | نوفمبر (تشرين الثاني) | 30 |
| 12 | December | ديسمبر (كانون الأول) | 31 |
The Hijri year is lunar, running 354 or 355 days, about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian year, so Islamic dates move earlier each year. Use the converter above to move between both dates, and follow prayer times for the daily schedule.
The Hijri calendar is lunar. A year runs about 354 or 355 days, roughly twelve days shorter than the Gregorian year, which is why Islamic months travel through the seasons and Ramadan can fall in summer or winter.
The table here uses the Umm al-Qura calculated calendar, used administratively in Saudi Arabia. Devotional month starts such as Ramadan, Shawwal and Dhul Hijjah depend on actual moon sighting, which varies by country and official decision. A one day difference from your local calendar is therefore normal and not a calculation error.
For the arithmetic rule, worked examples and a month by month table, read converting Hijri to Gregorian dates.
Muharram, Safar, Rabi al-Awwal, Rabi al-Thani, Jumada al-Ula, Jumada al-Akhirah, Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qadah, Dhul Hijjah. Four are sacred: Dhul Qadah, Dhul Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab.
For official dates and contracts follow the calendar recognised in your country. This converter is a reference aid, as explained on the sources page.
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