1424 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1424 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on March 4, 2003 and ends on February 20, 2004, 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 1424 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | March 4, 2003 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Safar | April 3, 2003 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | May 2, 2003 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | June 1, 2003 | Sunday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | July 1, 2003 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | July 30, 2003 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rajab | August 29, 2003 | Friday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | September 27, 2003 | Saturday | 29 |
| Ramadan | October 26, 2003 | Sunday | 30 |
| Shawwal | November 25, 2003 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | December 24, 2003 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | January 23, 2004 | Friday | 29 |
Occasions of 1424 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | March 4, 2003 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | March 13, 2003 (Thursday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | May 13, 2003 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | September 24, 2003 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | October 11, 2003 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | October 26, 2003 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | November 21, 2003 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | November 25, 2003 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | January 31, 2004 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | February 1, 2004 (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 1424 AH start and end?
1424 AH begins on March 4, 2003 and ends on February 20, 2004, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1424 AH?
1424 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 1424 AH?
Ramadan begins October 26, 2003 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr November 25, 2003 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah January 31, 2004 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha February 1, 2004 (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.