Islamic calendar with occasions, history, and countdown timers

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About Hijri Calendar

The Hijri calendar (Islamic calendar) is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to determine the proper days of Islamic holidays and rituals.

Important Months

  • Ramadan - The month of fasting
  • Dhul Hijjah - The month of Hajj pilgrimage
  • Muharram - The sacred month, first month of Islamic year
  • Rajab - One of the four sacred months

🌙 Hijri Calendar — Free Online Tool

Track Islamic dates, Ramadan & Eid with countdown timers. The Hijri (Islamic) calendar is a lunar calendar used throughout the Muslim world, with months of 29–30 days determined by moon phases. This tool displays today's Hijri date with live countdown timers to Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power), Islamic New Year, and other significant Muslim occasions.

🚀 Why use this Hijri Calendar tool?

Never miss Ramadan or Eid. Get accurate Hijri dates, countdown timers updated daily, and a complete guide to the Islamic calendar and its sacred months. 100% free, no registration, and complete privacy — everything runs locally in your browser, so your data never touches a server.

Key Features

🌙Lunar-based calendar

Hijri months follow the lunar cycle (29–30 days), so Islamic dates shift ~10–11 days earlier each Gregorian year, cycling through all seasons every 33 years.

🕌Sacred occasions

Countdown to Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan), Eid al-Adha (10th Dhu al-Hijjah), Laylat al-Qadr, and Islamic New Year.

⏱️Live countdown timers

Days and hours until each occasion, updating in real-time. Dates based on astronomical calculations (Umm al-Qura calendar).

📜12 Hijri months

Complete names and significance: Muharram, Safar, Rabi' al-Awwal, Rabi' al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada al-Thani, Rajab, Sha'ban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhu al-Qi'dah, Dhu al-Hijjah.

Popular Use Cases

Fasting & worship

  • Track Ramadan fasting and evening iftar times
  • Prepare for Laylat al-Qadr (most sacred night)
  • Plan Hajj pilgrimage (Dhu al-Hijjah, 8–12)
  • Observe prayer times and Islamic holidays

Family & community

  • Celebrate Eid with family and friends
  • Plan Islamic school and madrasa schedules
  • Coordinate community events and gatherings
  • Teach children about the Islamic calendar

Business & administration

  • Schedule work holidays for Eid
  • Date contracts and official documents in Hijri
  • Plan delivery and project timelines around Islamic occasions
  • Coordinate international Muslim communities

Sources & References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is today's Hijri date?

The Hijri date updates daily based on the Islamic lunar calendar. Visit our Hijri calendar tool to see today's date in the format: Day MonthName Year AH (Anno Hegirae). Example: 27 Sha'ban 1447 AH. The date changes at sunset according to Islamic tradition.

When does Ramadan start this year?

Ramadan begins on the 1st of Ramadan in the Hijri calendar, which shifts approximately 10-11 days earlier each Gregorian year. Our calendar shows the exact countdown to Ramadan with both Hijri and Gregorian dates. The actual start may vary by 1-2 days based on moon sighting in your location.

How is the Hijri calendar different from Gregorian?

The Hijri calendar is lunar-based (354-355 days/year) while Gregorian is solar-based (365-366 days/year). Hijri months are 29-30 days, determined by moon phases. Islamic occasions move ~11 days earlier each Gregorian year. The Hijri year started in 622 CE with Prophet Muhammad's migration to Medina.

What are the 12 months of the Islamic 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. Each month has religious significance, with Ramadan (fasting month) and Dhu al-Hijjah (Hajj month) being especially sacred.

Why do Islamic holidays change dates every year?

Islamic holidays follow the lunar Hijri calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the solar Gregorian calendar. This causes Islamic dates to shift earlier by approximately 10-11 days each year in the Gregorian calendar, cycling through all seasons over a 33-year period.

When is Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha this year?

Eid al-Fitr falls on 1st Shawwal (day after Ramadan ends) and Eid al-Adha falls on 10th Dhu al-Hijjah. Our calendar displays exact countdown timers and both Hijri and Gregorian dates. Actual celebration may vary by 1-2 days depending on moon sighting in your region.

What is Laylat al-Qadr?

Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) is the holiest night of the year, when the Quran was first revealed. It falls during the last 10 nights of Ramadan, most likely on an odd-numbered night (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th). Many Muslims observe it on the 27th of Ramadan.

🎓 Pro Tips

  • Tip 1: The Hijri calendar year started in 622 CE with the Hijra (migration) of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina. It is counted as year 1 AH (Anno Hegirae).
  • Tip 2: Ramadan is the 9th Hijri month. It shifts ~10–11 days earlier each Gregorian year, cycling through all seasons over a 33-year period.
  • Tip 3: Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power) falls in the last 10 nights of Ramadan, most likely on odd-numbered nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th).
  • Tip 4: The actual start of each Hijri month depends on moon sighting, so official dates may vary by 1–2 days in different regions. Astronomical calculations (Umm al-Qura) are used as a standard reference.
  • Tip 5: Reference: Umm al-Qura calendar — the official Saudi Arabian calendar system.