Hijri Date Converter

Hijri Date Converter: Convert Islamic Date to English Date in Pakistan

Do you want to know today’s Islamic date? Or maybe you have a Hijri date on a document and you need the English date?

In Pakistan, many people face this problem. Our official work runs on the English calendar, but our religious events like Ramadan, Eid and Muharram follow the Islamic calendar.

A free Hijri date converter solves this in seconds. In this post, you will learn how the Hijri calendar works, why the date can change by one day in Pakistan, and how to use the free tool on MeraTool.

What Is the Hijri Calendar?

The Hijri calendar is the Islamic calendar. It is based on the moon. It started from the year of the Hijrah, when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ moved from Makkah to Madinah.

The English calendar (Gregorian) is based on the sun. The Hijri calendar is based on the moon. This is why they are different.

• The Gregorian year has about 365 days.
• The Hijri year has about 354 or 355 days.

So the Hijri year is about 10 or 11 days shorter. Because of this, Islamic months move back through the seasons every year. That is why Ramadan comes in a different season over the years.

The 12 Islamic Months (English and Urdu)

No.	English Name	Urdu Name
1	Muharram	محرم
2	Safar	صفر
3	Rabi al-Awwal	ربیع الاول
4	Rabi al-Thani	ربیع الثانی
5	Jumada al-Awwal	جمادی الاول
6	Jumada al-Thani	جمادی الثانی
7	Rajab	رجب
8	Shaban	شعبان
9	Ramadan	رمضان
10	Shawwal	شوال
11	Dhul Qadah	ذیقعد
12	Dhul Hijjah	ذوالحجہ

Each Hijri month has either 29 or 30 days.

What Is a Hijri Date Converter?

A Hijri date converter changes a date from one calendar to the other.

• Gregorian to Hijri: English date to Islamic date
• Hijri to Gregorian: Islamic date to English date

You only enter the date, and the tool shows the answer. You do not need to do any hard calculation.

Why Is the Islamic Date in Pakistan Different From Saudi Arabia?

This is a very common question in Pakistan.

Islamic months start when the new moon is sighted. In Pakistan, the moon-sighting committee announces the start of each month. Saudi Arabia often announces it on a different day. So the Islamic date in Pakistan can be one day behind or ahead of the date in Saudi Arabia.

A calculated calendar cannot see the moon. So it may show a date that is one day different from your local date.

The solution: Our tool has a moon-sighting adjustment. You can move the result by one or two days to match the date announced in Pakistan. After that, the result will match your local date.

Main Features of the MeraTool Hijri Date Converter

• Today’s Hijri date: See the current Islamic date at the top of the page.
• Both directions: Convert English to Hijri and Hijri to English.
• Two calendars: Choose Umm al-Qura (the official Saudi calendar) or the tabular Islamic civil calendar.
• Moon-sighting adjustment: Shift the date by one or two days for Pakistan.
• Urdu month names: Results are shown in English and Urdu.
• Wide year range: Works for Hijri years 1300 to 1600, which is about 1882 to 2174 in the Gregorian calendar.
• Free and private: It runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

How to Use the Hijri Date Converter (Step by Step)

1. Open the Hijri Date Converter.
2. Choose your calendar: Umm al-Qura or tabular Islamic civil.
3. Set the moon-sighting adjustment if the date in Pakistan is one day behind or ahead.
4. To get the Hijri date, pick an English date.
5. To get the English date, enter the Hijri day, month and year.
6. Read the result in English and Urdu.

Umm al-Qura vs Tabular Calendar: What Is the Difference?

• Umm al-Qura: This is the astronomical calendar used officially in Saudi Arabia.
• Tabular civil calendar: This follows a fixed pattern of numbers. It does not use real moon positions, so it can differ by a day.

If you are not sure which one to choose, start with Umm al-Qura. Then use the adjustment if your local date is different.

When Do You Need a Hijri Date Converter?

• Religious events: Planning for Ramadan, Eid, Shab-e-Barat, Muharram and Rabi al-Awwal.
• Old documents: Many old papers and family records have Hijri dates.
• Nikah and marriage papers: Some documents use the Islamic date.
• Birthdays and anniversaries: Some families like to keep Islamic dates.
• Study and research: Students of Islamic history often need to convert dates.
• Overseas Pakistanis: People in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other countries need to match dates with Pakistan.

Important Note About Ramadan and Eid

The tool gives a good estimate. But the real start of Ramadan and Eid depends on moon sighting. For religious matters, always follow the announcement of your local moon-sighting authority in Pakistan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why is the Hijri date in my country different?

Islamic months begin when the new moon is sighted. Countries sometimes announce the start on different days. So a calculated calendar can be one day different from your local date. Use the adjustment setting to match it.

Can I use this tool for Ramadan and Eid dates?

Yes, it gives a good estimate. But for religious observance, please follow the announcement of your local moon-sighting authority.

What is the difference between Umm al-Qura and the civil calendar?

Umm al-Qura is the astronomical calendar used officially in Saudi Arabia. The tabular civil calendar follows a fixed pattern and can differ by one day.

Which years does the tool support?

Hijri years 1300 to 1600. This is about 1882 to 2174 in the Gregorian calendar.

Why does the tool say a month has only 29 days?

Hijri months have 29 or 30 days. If you enter day 30 for a month with 29 days, the tool will tell you the month length.

Is the Hijri date converter free?

Yes. It is completely free, and you do not need to sign up.

Final Words

The Hijri and English calendars are both part of our daily life in Pakistan. A good Hijri date converter helps you move between them without confusion, and the moon-sighting adjustment helps you match the date announced in Pakistan.

Try it now: Hijri Date Converter on MeraTool

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