1421 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1421 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on April 6, 2000 and ends on March 25, 2001, 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 1421 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | April 6, 2000 | Thursday | 29 |
| Safar | May 5, 2000 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | June 3, 2000 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | July 3, 2000 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | August 1, 2000 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | August 30, 2000 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rajab | September 28, 2000 | Thursday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | October 28, 2000 | Saturday | 30 |
| Ramadan | November 27, 2000 | Monday | 30 |
| Shawwal | December 27, 2000 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | January 26, 2001 | Friday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | February 24, 2001 | Saturday | 30 |
Occasions of 1421 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | April 6, 2000 (Thursday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | April 15, 2000 (Saturday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | June 14, 2000 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | October 24, 2000 (Tuesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | November 11, 2000 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | November 27, 2000 (Monday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | December 23, 2000 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | December 27, 2000 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | March 4, 2001 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | March 5, 2001 (Monday) |
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 1421 AH start and end?
1421 AH begins on April 6, 2000 and ends on March 25, 2001, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1421 AH?
1421 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 1421 AH?
Ramadan begins November 27, 2000 (Monday), Eid al-Fitr December 27, 2000 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah March 4, 2001 (Sunday), and Eid al-Adha March 5, 2001 (Monday). 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.