October 17, 2025 1:47 PM PDT
The
age calculator in hijrilso called the Islamic or lunar calendar, is widely used in Muslim communities to determine religious events, fasting periods, and life milestones. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which is solar-based with 365 days, the Hijri calendar is lunar-based, with 12 months totaling approximately 354 or 355 days. This difference makes age calculation in the Hijri calendar slightly different from the Gregorian system.
Why Calculate Age in the Hijri Calendar?
Calculating age in the Hijri calendar is important for:
Determining eligibility for religious obligations, such as Hajj, fasting, or reaching the age of maturity (baligh).
Celebrating birthdays and anniversaries according to Islamic tradition.
Official purposes in some Muslim-majority countries that use Hijri dates.
Since the Hijri year is shorter than the Gregorian year, a person’s age in Hijri is usually 1–2 years more than their age in the Gregorian calendar.
Understanding the Hijri Calendar
The Hijri calendar has 12 lunar 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
Each month has 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the moon.
A Hijri year is approximately 10–12 days shorter than a Gregorian year.
This post was edited by alexa carol at October 17, 2025 1:48 PM PDT