1408 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1408 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on August 26, 1987 and ends on August 13, 1988, 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 1408 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | August 26, 1987 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Safar | September 25, 1987 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | October 24, 1987 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | November 23, 1987 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | December 22, 1987 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | January 21, 1988 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rajab | February 19, 1988 | Friday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | March 19, 1988 | Saturday | 30 |
| Ramadan | April 18, 1988 | Monday | 29 |
| Shawwal | May 17, 1988 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | June 15, 1988 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | July 15, 1988 | Friday | 30 |
Occasions of 1408 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | August 26, 1987 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | September 4, 1987 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | November 4, 1987 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | March 16, 1988 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | April 2, 1988 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | April 18, 1988 (Monday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | May 14, 1988 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | May 17, 1988 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | July 23, 1988 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | July 24, 1988 (Sunday) |
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 1408 AH start and end?
1408 AH begins on August 26, 1987 and ends on August 13, 1988, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1408 AH?
1408 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 1408 AH?
Ramadan begins April 18, 1988 (Monday), Eid al-Fitr May 17, 1988 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah July 23, 1988 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha July 24, 1988 (Sunday). 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.