Islamic date converter (Gregorian to Hijri ) online
The Islamic date refers to a specific day within the Islamic calendar. The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, is a lunar calendar used by Muslims for religious purposes. Here's a breakdown of its key aspects:
Basis:
- The Islamic calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, unlike the Gregorian calendar which is solar-based.
- A new month begins when a crescent moon is sighted after a new moon phase.
Structure:
- The Islamic calendar consists of 12 lunar months in a year, which is 10 or 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year.
- Each month has approximately 29 or 30 days.
- Islamic years are numbered consecutively from the Hijra, which marks the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) migration from Mecca to Medina.
Islamic Dates and Events:
- Islamic dates are used to determine the timings of important Islamic events and observances throughout the year. Here are some examples:
- Ramadan (month of fasting)
- Eid al-Fitr (festival marking the end of Ramadan)
- Eid al-Adha (festival of sacrifice)
- Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)
Gregorian to Hijri date converter: