1406 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1406 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on September 16, 1985 and ends on September 5, 1986, 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 1406 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | September 16, 1985 | Monday | 30 |
| Safar | October 16, 1985 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | November 14, 1985 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | December 13, 1985 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | January 12, 1986 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | February 10, 1986 | Monday | 30 |
| Rajab | March 12, 1986 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | April 11, 1986 | Friday | 29 |
| Ramadan | May 10, 1986 | Saturday | 30 |
| Shawwal | June 9, 1986 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | July 8, 1986 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | August 7, 1986 | Thursday | 30 |
Occasions of 1406 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | September 16, 1985 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | September 25, 1985 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | November 25, 1985 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | April 7, 1986 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | April 25, 1986 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | May 10, 1986 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | June 5, 1986 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | June 9, 1986 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | August 15, 1986 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | August 16, 1986 (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 1406 AH start and end?
1406 AH begins on September 16, 1985 and ends on September 5, 1986, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1406 AH?
1406 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 1406 AH?
Ramadan begins May 10, 1986 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr June 9, 1986 (Monday), the Day of Arafah August 15, 1986 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha August 16, 1986 (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.