1405 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1405 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on September 26, 1984 and ends on September 15, 1985, 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 1405 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | September 26, 1984 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Safar | October 26, 1984 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | November 24, 1984 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | December 24, 1984 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | January 22, 1985 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | February 21, 1985 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rajab | March 23, 1985 | Saturday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | April 22, 1985 | Monday | 29 |
| Ramadan | May 21, 1985 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Shawwal | June 20, 1985 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | July 19, 1985 | Friday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | August 17, 1985 | Saturday | 30 |
Occasions of 1405 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | September 26, 1984 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | October 5, 1984 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | December 5, 1984 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | April 18, 1985 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | May 6, 1985 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | May 21, 1985 (Tuesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | June 16, 1985 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | June 20, 1985 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | August 25, 1985 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | August 26, 1985 (Monday) |
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 1405 AH start and end?
1405 AH begins on September 26, 1984 and ends on September 15, 1985, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1405 AH?
1405 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 1405 AH?
Ramadan begins May 21, 1985 (Tuesday), Eid al-Fitr June 20, 1985 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah August 25, 1985 (Sunday), and Eid al-Adha August 26, 1985 (Monday). 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.