Calculating Age in the Hijri Calendar

The age calculator in hijri  is the Islamic lunar calendar used to track months and years based on the moon. A Hijri year has about 354 days, which is shorter than the Gregorian year. Because of this, ages calculated in Hijri years are usually slightly higher than in Gregorian years.

Why Calculate Age in Hijri?

• To know the age for religious duties like fasting, Hajj, or prayers.

• To celebrate birthdays and special events according to Islamic tradition.

• For official purposes in some Muslim countries.

How to Calculate Age

1. Convert your birth date to Hijri.

2. Find the current Hijri date.

3. Subtract the birth year from the current year.

4. If the current month or day is before the birth month or day, subtract 1 year.

Example:

• Birth: 10 Ramadan 1420

• Current: 5 Rabi’ al-Thani 1447

• Age: 1447 – 1420 = 27 → Adjusting for months → 26 years and 7 months

Conclusion

Calculating age in the Hijri calendar is easy and important for religious, cultural, and official reasons. It helps Muslims know their age according to Islamic timekeeping.