1422 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1422 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on March 26, 2001 and ends on March 14, 2002, 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 1422 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | March 26, 2001 | Monday | 30 |
| Safar | April 25, 2001 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | May 24, 2001 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | June 22, 2001 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | July 22, 2001 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | August 20, 2001 | Monday | 29 |
| Rajab | September 18, 2001 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | October 17, 2001 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Ramadan | November 16, 2001 | Friday | 30 |
| Shawwal | December 16, 2001 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | January 15, 2002 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | February 13, 2002 | Wednesday | 30 |
Occasions of 1422 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | March 26, 2001 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | April 4, 2001 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | June 4, 2001 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | October 14, 2001 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | October 31, 2001 (Wednesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | November 16, 2001 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | December 12, 2001 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | December 16, 2001 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | February 21, 2002 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | February 22, 2002 (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 1422 AH start and end?
1422 AH begins on March 26, 2001 and ends on March 14, 2002, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1422 AH?
1422 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 1422 AH?
Ramadan begins November 16, 2001 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr December 16, 2001 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah February 21, 2002 (Thursday), and Eid al-Adha February 22, 2002 (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.