Gregorian to Hijri Converter - Convert Any Date to Islamic Calendar

Overview

Free Gregorian to Hijri date converter. Convert any date to Islamic Hijri calendar instantly. Accurate conversions for birth dates, events, and historical dates.

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Detailed Information

About the Gregorian to Hijri Converter

This free tool converts any Gregorian (Western) calendar date to the corresponding Islamic Hijri date. Whether you need to find the Hijri date for a birth certificate, historical event, or any occasion, our converter provides instant, accurate results.

Common Uses

  • Birth Certificates: Find your birth date in the Islamic calendar
  • Historical Research: Convert dates from history books to Hijri
  • Event Planning: Determine Islamic dates for weddings, anniversaries
  • Religious Observance: Verify Islamic calendar dates
  • Family Records: Convert family dates for genealogy

How the Conversion Works

The Islamic Hijri calendar is a purely lunar calendar, unlike the Gregorian solar calendar. Each Hijri month begins with the sighting of the new moon and contains either 29 or 30 days. This makes the Hijri year approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year.

Our converter uses the Kuwaiti Algorithm, which calculates dates via Julian Day Numbers. This astronomical method is widely accepted by Islamic institutions worldwide and provides consistent, accurate results.

Understanding the Results

When you convert a date, you’ll see:

  • Hijri Date: The day, month name, and year in the Islamic calendar
  • Arabic Format: The date written in Arabic numerals and script
  • Day of Week: What day of the week that date falls on
  • Month Information: Details about the Hijri month

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