When does Muharram 1407 AH start?

Muharram 1407 AH starts on September 6, 1986 (Saturday) and lasts 29 days, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.

Why does a Hijri month have only 29 or 30 days?

A Hijri month is lunar: it begins with the birth of the crescent and ends at the next one. A lunar cycle takes about 29.5 days, so months alternate between 29 and 30 days.

Why might the first day of the month in my country differ by one day?

This calendar follows Umm al-Qura, adopted in Saudi Arabia. Other countries rely on crescent sighting or other tabulations, and their month may start one day earlier or later.

Muharram 1407 AH Calendar

The full calendar of Muharram 1407 AH: month 1 of the Hijri year, beginning on September 6, 1986 (Saturday) and ending on October 4, 1986, lasting 29 days according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar. The table below maps each day of the month to its Gregorian date, weekday and occasions.

Occasions this month: Islamic New Year (September 6, 1986), Day of Ashura (September 15, 1986).

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Hijri date	Day	Gregorian date	Occasion
1 Muharram 1407	Saturday	September 6, 1986	Islamic New Year
2 Muharram 1407	Sunday	September 7, 1986
3 Muharram 1407	Monday	September 8, 1986
4 Muharram 1407	Tuesday	September 9, 1986
5 Muharram 1407	Wednesday	September 10, 1986
6 Muharram 1407	Thursday	September 11, 1986
7 Muharram 1407	Friday	September 12, 1986
8 Muharram 1407	Saturday	September 13, 1986
9 Muharram 1407	Sunday	September 14, 1986
10 Muharram 1407	Monday	September 15, 1986	Day of Ashura
11 Muharram 1407	Tuesday	September 16, 1986
12 Muharram 1407	Wednesday	September 17, 1986
13 Muharram 1407	Thursday	September 18, 1986
14 Muharram 1407	Friday	September 19, 1986
15 Muharram 1407	Saturday	September 20, 1986
16 Muharram 1407	Sunday	September 21, 1986
17 Muharram 1407	Monday	September 22, 1986
18 Muharram 1407	Tuesday	September 23, 1986
19 Muharram 1407	Wednesday	September 24, 1986
20 Muharram 1407	Thursday	September 25, 1986
21 Muharram 1407	Friday	September 26, 1986
22 Muharram 1407	Saturday	September 27, 1986
23 Muharram 1407	Sunday	September 28, 1986
24 Muharram 1407	Monday	September 29, 1986
25 Muharram 1407	Tuesday	September 30, 1986
26 Muharram 1407	Wednesday	October 1, 1986
27 Muharram 1407	Thursday	October 2, 1986
28 Muharram 1407	Friday	October 3, 1986
29 Muharram 1407	Saturday	October 4, 1986

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 Muharram 1407 AH start?
Muharram 1407 AH starts on September 6, 1986 (Saturday) and lasts 29 days, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
Why does a Hijri month have only 29 or 30 days?
A Hijri month is lunar: it begins with the birth of the crescent and ends at the next one. A lunar cycle takes about 29.5 days, so months alternate between 29 and 30 days.
Why might the first day of the month in my country differ by one day?
This calendar follows Umm al-Qura, adopted in Saudi Arabia. Other countries rely on crescent sighting or other tabulations, and their month may start one day earlier or later.