Question 1

How do I convert Gregorian date to Hijri (Islamic date)?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'From Gregorian' tab on this page: select the day, month, and year in the Gregorian (Western) calendar, then click Convert. You will see the equivalent Hijri (Islamic) date and the Solar (Persian/Jalali) date. Conversion uses the Aladhan API for accuracy.

Question 2

How do I convert Hijri to Gregorian date?

Accepted Answer

Select the 'From Hijri' tab, choose the Islamic date (day, month, year), and click Convert. The result shows the corresponding Gregorian date plus the Solar calendar date and whether the year is a leap year.

Question 3

What is today's Hijri date?

Accepted Answer

Open the Date converter, keep the default Gregorian date set to today, and click Convert. The result displays today's Hijri (Islamic) date, the date in numbers, and the Solar (Jalali) equivalent. You can also use our prayer times page for today's date in your timezone.

Question 4

What is the Solar (Jalali) calendar?

Accepted Answer

The Solar or Jalali calendar is the Persian/Iranian calendar used in Iran and Afghanistan. It has 12 months (e.g. Farvardin, Ordibehesht) and is based on the solar year. This converter shows both the month name and the numeric date (day/month/year) for the Solar calendar.

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Free Islamic & calendar date converter