🔄 Gregorian ↔ Hijri Date Converter
Hijri Months — 1447 & 1448 AH
The Islamic calendar has 12 lunar months totaling 354 or 355 days per year. Months begin with the sighting of the new crescent moon.
| # | Hijri Month | Meaning | 2026 Gregorian (approx.) | Sacred? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram محرم | Forbidden | Jun 26 – Jul 25, 2026 | Sacred |
| 2 | Safar صفر | Empty / Yellow | Jul 26 – Aug 23, 2026 | — |
| 3 | Rabi' al-Awwal ربيع الأول | First spring | Aug 24 – Sep 21, 2026 | — |
| 4 | Rabi' al-Thani ربيع الثاني | Second spring | Sep 22 – Oct 21, 2026 | — |
| 5 | Jumada al-Awwal جمادى الأولى | First dry land | Oct 22 – Nov 19, 2026 | — |
| 6 | Jumada al-Thani جمادى الثانية | Second dry land | Nov 20 – Dec 18, 2026 | — |
| 7 | Rajab رجب | Respect | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 | Sacred |
| 8 | Sha'ban شعبان | Scattered | Jan 18 – Feb 15, 2027 | — |
| 9 | Ramadan رمضان | Scorching heat | Feb 17 – Mar 17, 2027 | Fasting |
| 10 | Shawwal شوال | Raised | Mar 18 – Apr 15, 2027 | — |
| 11 | Dhul-Qi'dah ذو القعدة | Truce/sitting | Apr 16 – May 15, 2027 | Sacred |
| 12 | Dhul-Hijjah ذو الحجة | Pilgrimage | May 16 – Jun 13, 2027 | Sacred |
Islamic Holidays 2026
Major Islamic observances and holy days for 2026 (dates are approximate — based on moon sighting).
📖 About the Hijri Calendar
The Islamic calendar is a purely lunar calendar. Each month begins with the sighting of the crescent moon, making it about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year. This causes Islamic holidays to shift approximately 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.
The calendar era begins with the year of the Hijra — the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina, which corresponds to 622 CE. The current year 1448 AH corresponds to 2026–2027 CE.
🕌 The Four Sacred Months
In Islam, four months are considered sacred (Ashhur al-Hurum), during which fighting and conflict are traditionally forbidden:
- Muharram (1st month)
- Rajab (7th month)
- Dhul-Qi'dah (11th month)
- Dhul-Hijjah (12th month)
The month of Dhul-Hijjah is especially significant as it includes the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha.