1416 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1416 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on May 31, 1995 and ends on May 18, 1996, 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 1416 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | May 31, 1995 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Safar | June 30, 1995 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | July 29, 1995 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | August 28, 1995 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | September 26, 1995 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | October 26, 1995 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rajab | November 24, 1995 | Friday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | December 23, 1995 | Saturday | 30 |
| Ramadan | January 22, 1996 | Monday | 29 |
| Shawwal | February 20, 1996 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | March 21, 1996 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | April 19, 1996 | Friday | 30 |
Occasions of 1416 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | May 31, 1995 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | June 9, 1995 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | August 9, 1995 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | December 20, 1995 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | January 6, 1996 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | January 22, 1996 (Monday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | February 17, 1996 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | February 20, 1996 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | April 27, 1996 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | April 28, 1996 (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 1416 AH start and end?
1416 AH begins on May 31, 1995 and ends on May 18, 1996, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1416 AH?
1416 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 1416 AH?
Ramadan begins January 22, 1996 (Monday), Eid al-Fitr February 20, 1996 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah April 27, 1996 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha April 28, 1996 (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.