How to pass a java.util.Date in URL from JSF page?

I need to pass a java.util.Date in URL from a backing bean to another Facelet (and bean).

Can anybody tell me if this is somehow possible? I know I can't pass complex objects in URL, but does this include Date too?

Or do I have to convert my inserted date (using JSF tag <h:inputText>) to a String, pass it in URL and then convert it back to date?