1407 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1407 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on September 6, 1986 and ends on August 25, 1987, 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 1407 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | September 6, 1986 | Saturday | 29 |
| Safar | October 5, 1986 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | November 4, 1986 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | December 3, 1986 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | January 1, 1987 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | January 31, 1987 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rajab | March 1, 1987 | Sunday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | March 31, 1987 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Ramadan | April 29, 1987 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Shawwal | May 29, 1987 | Friday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | June 27, 1987 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | July 27, 1987 | Monday | 30 |
Occasions of 1407 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | September 6, 1986 (Saturday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | September 15, 1986 (Monday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | November 15, 1986 (Saturday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | March 27, 1987 (Friday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | April 14, 1987 (Tuesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | April 29, 1987 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | May 25, 1987 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | May 29, 1987 (Friday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | August 4, 1987 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | August 5, 1987 (Wednesday) |
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 1407 AH start and end?
1407 AH begins on September 6, 1986 and ends on August 25, 1987, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1407 AH?
1407 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 1407 AH?
Ramadan begins April 29, 1987 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr May 29, 1987 (Friday), the Day of Arafah August 4, 1987 (Tuesday), and Eid al-Adha August 5, 1987 (Wednesday). 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.