1409 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1409 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on August 14, 1988 and ends on August 2, 1989, 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 1409 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | August 14, 1988 | Sunday | 30 |
| Safar | September 13, 1988 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | October 13, 1988 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | November 11, 1988 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | December 11, 1988 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | January 9, 1989 | Monday | 30 |
| Rajab | February 8, 1989 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | March 9, 1989 | Thursday | 29 |
| Ramadan | April 7, 1989 | Friday | 30 |
| Shawwal | May 7, 1989 | Sunday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | June 5, 1989 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | July 4, 1989 | Tuesday | 30 |
Occasions of 1409 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | August 14, 1988 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | August 23, 1988 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | October 24, 1988 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | March 6, 1989 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | March 23, 1989 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | April 7, 1989 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | May 3, 1989 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | May 7, 1989 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | July 12, 1989 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | July 13, 1989 (Thursday) |
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 1409 AH start and end?
1409 AH begins on August 14, 1988 and ends on August 2, 1989, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1409 AH?
1409 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 1409 AH?
Ramadan begins April 7, 1989 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr May 7, 1989 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah July 12, 1989 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha July 13, 1989 (Thursday). 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.