1403 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1403 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on October 18, 1982 and ends on October 7, 1983, lasting 355 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 1403 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | October 18, 1982 | Monday | 30 |
| Safar | November 17, 1982 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | December 17, 1982 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | January 16, 1983 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | February 14, 1983 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | March 16, 1983 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rajab | April 15, 1983 | Friday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | May 14, 1983 | Saturday | 29 |
| Ramadan | June 12, 1983 | Sunday | 30 |
| Shawwal | July 12, 1983 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | August 10, 1983 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | September 8, 1983 | Thursday | 30 |
Occasions of 1403 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | October 18, 1982 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | October 27, 1982 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | December 28, 1982 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | May 11, 1983 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | May 28, 1983 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | June 12, 1983 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | July 8, 1983 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | July 12, 1983 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | September 16, 1983 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | September 17, 1983 (Saturday) |
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 1403 AH start and end?
1403 AH begins on October 18, 1982 and ends on October 7, 1983, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1403 AH?
1403 AH lasts 355 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 1403 AH?
Ramadan begins June 12, 1983 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr July 12, 1983 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah September 16, 1983 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha September 17, 1983 (Saturday). 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.