Qabasi

Date Converter

Convert dates between Hijri and Gregorian calendars using Umm al-Qura calendar

Date Converter

Using Umm al-Qura Calendar

Gregorian Date

Hijri Date

Converted Date

2 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH

About the Hijri Calendar & Umm al-Qura System

The Hijri calendar (al-taqwim al-hijri) is the Islamic lunar calendar used by Muslims worldwide to mark religious observances. It began with the migration (Hijra) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, making 2026 CE correspond to the year 1447 AH (Anno Hegirae).

The Umm al-Qura calendar is the official calendar of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, administered by the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). It is the authoritative reference for determining the start of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and all Islamic holidays across the Muslim world.

Each Hijri year contains 12 lunar months of 29 or 30 days, making the Hijri year approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year. This means that Islamic events cycle through all seasons over roughly 33 years.

How to Convert Hijri to Gregorian Dates

  1. 1

    Select your conversion direction

    Choose whether you want to convert from Gregorian to Hijri, or from Hijri to Gregorian, using the swap arrow button in the centre of the converter.

  2. 2

    Enter the date values

    Type the day, select the month from the dropdown, and enter the year in the active (highlighted) panel. Gregorian years range from 1900 to 2100; Hijri years from 1300 to 1500 AH.

  3. 3

    Click Convert

    Press the Convert button and the equivalent date in the other calendar system will appear instantly in the result panel below.

  4. 4

    Use Today for quick reference

    Press the Today button to instantly load the current date in both the Hijri and Gregorian calendars simultaneously.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Umm al-Qura calendar?
The Umm al-Qura calendar is the official Islamic Hijri calendar of Saudi Arabia. It is an astronomical lunar calendar published by KACST and used to determine the dates of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and all Islamic public holidays in Saudi Arabia and across the Muslim world.
What is the Hijri year right now?
As of April 2026 CE, the current Hijri year is 1447 AH. Because the Hijri lunar year is approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year, the two calendars drift relative to each other. Use the converter above to find the exact Hijri date for any Gregorian date.
How do I convert a Hijri date to Gregorian?
Click the swap arrow in the date converter above to set it to Hijri-to-Gregorian mode. Enter the Hijri day, month, and year, then click Convert. The corresponding Gregorian date will appear immediately.
Why does my Hijri date differ from the calendar in my country?
Hijri dates can differ by one day between countries because some follow the Umm al-Qura astronomical calculation while others rely on actual moon sighting. Qabasi uses the Umm al-Qura system, which is the most widely adopted standard globally.
What are the 12 months of the Islamic Hijri calendar?
The 12 Hijri months are: 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. Ramadan and Dhu al-Hijjah (Hajj month) are the most significant.
Is this date converter accurate?
Yes. Qabasi uses the moment-hijri library which implements the Umm al-Qura algorithm, the same standard used by the official Saudi Arabian calendar. It is accurate for dates from approximately 1300 AH (1882 CE) through 1500 AH (2077 CE).

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