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Thursday
24 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1446 AH
22 May 2025 CE
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Hijri Calendar
What is today's Hijri date?
Today is Thursday 24 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1446 AH, which corresponds to 22 May 2025 CE in the Gregorian calendar, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar.
What is the Hijri date that corresponds to today's Gregorian date 22 May 2025 CE?
The date 22 May 2025 CE corresponds to 24 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1446 AH in the Hijri calendar.
How can I convert today's date 24 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1446 AH to the Gregorian date?
It has already been converted, and it corresponds to 22 May 2025 CE. You can use our date converter to convert any other date easily and accurately.
How do I convert dates between Hijri and Gregorian calendars?
Use the date converter on our website. Enter the desired date, whether Hijri or Gregorian, and it will be instantly converted to its equivalent with precision.
Can I find out which day of the week I was born on in the Hijri calendar?
Yes, when you convert your birth date using our date converter, it will show you the day of the week in the Hijri calendar (e.g., Monday or Friday).
What is the Hijri calendar?
It is a lunar calendar based on the moon's cycle, used to determine religious occasions in the Islamic world, such as Ramadan, Hajj, and Eid al-Fitr.
What is the difference between the Hijri and Gregorian calendars?
The Hijri calendar is lunar with approximately 354 days in a year, while the Gregorian calendar is solar with approximately 365 days. This is why the Hijri calendar advances about 10 days each year compared to the Gregorian calendar.
How many days are in a Hijri year?
354 days in a regular year, and 355 days in a leap year (Hijri).
What is a Hijri leap year?
It's a year in which an extra day is added to the month of Dhul-Hijjah, making it 30 days instead of 29, to compensate for the difference between the lunar year and the solar year.
What are the Hijri months?
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.
Why does the date of Ramadan change every year?
Because the Hijri year is shorter than the Gregorian year by about 10 days, which causes Ramadan to advance annually in the Gregorian calendar.
Is there a difference between the astronomical and religious Hijri calendars?
Yes, the astronomical calendar relies on precise calculations of lunar phases, while the religious one depends on visual sighting of the crescent moon, which may cause differences in the beginning of months between countries.
Why do Hijri months start on different days in different countries?
This is due to differences in how countries determine the beginning of months, with some waiting for visual sighting of the crescent moon, while others rely on astronomical calculations.
Is there a globally recognized Hijri calendar?
There is no unified calendar, but the Umm al-Qura calendar adopted in Saudi Arabia is widely used in the Islamic world, especially for determining religious timings.
Is the Hijri calendar officially used in some countries?
Yes, such as Saudi Arabia, which uses the Hijri calendar for official government transactions. It is also used in all Islamic countries to determine religious occasions.