Hijri Calendar
View the current Islamic Hijri date and calendar today. Find the exact lunar month day and convert Gregorian dates instantly (2026).
Today's Hijri Date
Gregorian Equivalent
This date is algorithmically generated based on the Umm al-Qura calendar system.
Actual Hijri dates may vary by ±1 day depending on physical moon sightings and your local Islamic authority. Use the adjustment dropdown to match your local crescent sighting.
What is the Hijri Calendar?
The Hijri calendar is the official lunar calendar of Islam. It is used to determine the proper days of Islamic holidays and rituals, such as the annual fasting period (Ramadan) and the proper time for the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). The calendar started in the year 622 CE when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated from Mecca to Medina, an event known as the Hijrah.
Why Hijri dates may vary
Unlike the Gregorian solar calendar which is mathematically fixed, the traditional Islamic calendar relies on the physical sighting of the new moon crescent at sunset. Because the moon might be visible in one country but obscured or not yet born in another, the start of a month can vary by a day around the world.
Our tool uses the algorithm-based Umm al-Qura calendar system for estimation. Please always verify critical dates like the start of Ramadan or Eid with your local mosque.
The 12 Islamic Months
- Muharram - The Sacred Month of Allah
- Safar
- Rabi al-Awwal
- Rabi al-Thani
- Jumada al-Awwal
- Jumada al-Thani
- Rajab - The Month of Respect
- Sha'ban
- Ramadan - The Month of Fasting
- Shawwal
- Dhul Qa'dah
- Dhul Hijjah - The Month of Pilgrimage (Hajj)
How to use this calendar
The tool automatically reads your device's current date and instantly displays the estimated Hijri equivalent without requiring any input or page reloads.
What This Tool Does
The Hijri Calendar shows today's Islamic date and lets you browse the lunar months. The Hijri year is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so Islamic dates shift forward each solar year.
How to Use It
Open the calendar to see the current Hijri month and day. You can also convert between Gregorian and Hijri dates. Times are based on astronomical calculation — your local mosque may announce dates ±1 day depending on moon sighting.
The 12 Islamic Months
Muharram, Safar, Rabi al-Awwal, Rabi al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada al-Thani, Rajab, Sha'ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qa'dah, and Dhul Hijjah. Ramadan is the ninth month — the month of fasting.
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