Today's Hijri Date & Islamic Calendar
Get accurate Islamic dates and effortlessly convert between Hijri, Gregorian, and Solar calendars. View today's Hijri date, check upcoming dates, and use our instant date converter tool.
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Hijri Date Converter Tool
This easy-to-use converter allows you to convert dates between the Islamic Hijri calendar and the Gregorian calendar. Whether you need the full date details or just a quick conversion, this tool provides accurate information with detailed output.
Note: This converter uses arithmetic approximations and there is a small probability of a one-day error.
Understanding Today's Solar Date
The Solar date (Persian/Jalali calendar) is a solar calendar system used in Iran and Afghanistan. Unlike the lunar-based Hijri calendar, the Solar calendar aligns with seasonal changes, making it approximately the same length as the Gregorian calendar.
Today's Solar date () is calculated based on astronomical observations of the sun's movement. The Solar year begins with the Spring Equinox (Nowruz), marking the Persian New Year.
Our tool provides accurate Solar date calculations updated in real-time, allowing you to track important Solar calendar events and holidays throughout the year.
About the Hijri Calendar (Islamic Calendar)
The Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used by Muslims worldwide to determine Islamic holidays and rituals, such as the annual fasting period of Ramadan and the Hajj pilgrimage.
The calendar begins with the emigration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, known as the Hijra. Each month starts with the sighting of the new moon, making the Hijri calendar approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar each year.
Key months in the Hijri calendar include Muharram (the first month), Ramadan (the ninth month, dedicated to fasting), and Dhul-Hijjah (the twelfth month, when Hajj takes place).
Frequently Asked Questions About Hijri and Solar Dates
What is today's Hijri date?
Today's Hijri date is . This Islamic date is calculated based on the lunar calendar system used by Muslims worldwide. Our automatic calculations update this date daily to ensure accuracy.
What is today's Solar date?
Today's Solar date (Persian/Jalali calendar) is . The Solar calendar is based on the Earth's movements around the sun and is primarily used in Iran and Afghanistan. Unlike the Hijri calendar, it remains aligned with seasons.
How accurate is the Hijri date converter?
Our Hijri date converter provides highly accurate conversions between Gregorian and Islamic dates. It uses established astronomical algorithms for calculations. While mathematical calculations are precise, actual Islamic calendar dates may occasionally vary by 1 day in some regions due to moon sighting practices.
When our primary calculation method is unavailable, we use a fallback algorithm that provides a close approximation but may differ by 1-2 days from the actual date.
Why do Islamic holidays fall on different Gregorian dates each year?
Islamic holidays based on the Hijri calendar shift approximately 11 days earlier each Gregorian year. This happens because the Hijri calendar is lunar-based with 354-355 days per year, while the Gregorian calendar is solar-based with 365-366 days. This means Ramadan, Eid, and other Islamic observances cycle through all seasons over a 33-year period.
How is the Hijri date calculated?
The Hijri date can be calculated through several methods:
- Astronomical Calculation: Our primary method uses precise astronomical algorithms to determine the positions of the sun and moon, offering the most accurate results.
- Manual Calculation: When online services are unavailable, we use an approximation formula based on the known difference between Hijri and Gregorian years (about 33 years = 34 lunar years). This method is fairly accurate but may differ slightly from precise astronomical calculations.
- Moon Sighting: Many Islamic authorities determine the beginning of Hijri months through physical sighting of the new moon, which can sometimes differ from calculated dates by 1-2 days.
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