1418 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1418 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on May 8, 1997 and ends on April 27, 1998, lasting 355 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 1418 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | May 8, 1997 | Thursday | 30 |
| Safar | June 7, 1997 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | July 6, 1997 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | August 5, 1997 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | September 4, 1997 | Thursday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | October 3, 1997 | Friday | 30 |
| Rajab | November 2, 1997 | Sunday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | December 1, 1997 | Monday | 30 |
| Ramadan | December 31, 1997 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | January 29, 1998 | Thursday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | February 28, 1998 | Saturday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | March 29, 1998 | Sunday | 30 |
Occasions of 1418 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | May 8, 1997 (Thursday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | May 17, 1997 (Saturday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | July 17, 1997 (Thursday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | November 28, 1997 (Friday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | December 15, 1997 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | December 31, 1997 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | January 26, 1998 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | January 29, 1998 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | April 6, 1998 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | April 7, 1998 (Tuesday) |
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 1418 AH start and end?
1418 AH begins on May 8, 1997 and ends on April 27, 1998, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1418 AH?
1418 AH lasts 355 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 1418 AH?
Ramadan begins December 31, 1997 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr January 29, 1998 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah April 6, 1998 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha April 7, 1998 (Tuesday). 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.