1402 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1402 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on October 29, 1981 and ends on October 17, 1982, lasting 354 days across twelve lunar months. The table below lists the start and length of each month, and the occasions table highlights the year’s key Islamic dates such as Ramadan and the two Eids.
Months of 1402 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | October 29, 1981 | Thursday | 30 |
| Safar | November 28, 1981 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | December 28, 1981 | Monday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | January 27, 1982 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | February 25, 1982 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | March 27, 1982 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rajab | April 25, 1982 | Sunday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | May 24, 1982 | Monday | 30 |
| Ramadan | June 23, 1982 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | July 22, 1982 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | August 20, 1982 | Friday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | September 19, 1982 | Sunday | 29 |
Occasions of 1402 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | October 29, 1981 (Thursday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | November 7, 1981 (Saturday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | January 8, 1982 (Friday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | May 21, 1982 (Friday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | June 7, 1982 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | June 23, 1982 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | July 19, 1982 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | July 22, 1982 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | September 27, 1982 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | September 28, 1982 (Tuesday) |
The Hijri date may differ by one day depending on the moon sighting and the official announcement in your country.
Frequently asked questions
When does 1402 AH start and end?
1402 AH begins on October 29, 1981 and ends on October 17, 1982, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1402 AH?
1402 AH lasts 354 days; a Hijri year is 354 or 355 days depending on how the lunar months of 29 and 30 days alternate.
When are Ramadan and the Eids in 1402 AH?
Ramadan begins June 23, 1982 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr July 22, 1982 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah September 27, 1982 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha September 28, 1982 (Tuesday). See the occasions table above for more.
Why does the Hijri year start on a different Gregorian date each time?
A Hijri year is about 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year, so each new Hijri year starts roughly eleven days earlier on the Gregorian calendar than the one before.