The Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar of 354 or 355 days, which is why its months drift about 11 days earlier through the Gregorian year. It counts from the Prophet Muhammad's migration (the Hijrah) to Medina in 622 CE — year 1 AH.
In practice there are two ways to pin down a Hijri date: local moon sighting, which can vary by country, and astronomical calculation, which is consistent everywhere. This converter uses calculation, so its answer can differ by a day from your country's official announcement — for religious dates, always go with your local mosque.
Find the Hijri date in 3 steps
- Open the faymox Hijri Converter.
- Enter a Gregorian date (today is pre-filled) and pick the conversion direction.
- See the matching Hijri date instantly — and convert Hijri back to Gregorian the same way.
FAQ
What is the Hijri calendar?
A lunar calendar used across the Muslim world, with 12 months starting from the Hijrah in 622 CE. Religious observances like Ramadan and Eid follow it.
Why does the Hijri date sometimes differ by country?
Because many countries start a new month only after the crescent is sighted locally. A calculated converter gives one consistent answer, but official dates may differ by a day.
How do I convert a Hijri date to a Gregorian date?
The converter works both ways: enter a Hijri day, month, and year, and it returns the matching Gregorian date.