1417 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1417 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on May 19, 1996 and ends on May 7, 1997, 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 1417 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | May 19, 1996 | Sunday | 30 |
| Safar | June 18, 1996 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | July 17, 1996 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | August 16, 1996 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | September 15, 1996 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | October 14, 1996 | Monday | 29 |
| Rajab | November 12, 1996 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | December 12, 1996 | Thursday | 29 |
| Ramadan | January 10, 1997 | Friday | 30 |
| Shawwal | February 9, 1997 | Sunday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | March 10, 1997 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | April 9, 1997 | Wednesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1417 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | May 19, 1996 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | May 28, 1996 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | July 28, 1996 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | December 8, 1996 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | December 26, 1996 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | January 10, 1997 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | February 5, 1997 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | February 9, 1997 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | April 17, 1997 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | April 18, 1997 (Friday) |
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 1417 AH start and end?
1417 AH begins on May 19, 1996 and ends on May 7, 1997, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1417 AH?
1417 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 1417 AH?
Ramadan begins January 10, 1997 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr February 9, 1997 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah April 17, 1997 (Thursday), and Eid al-Adha April 18, 1997 (Friday). 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.