1427 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1427 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on January 31, 2006 and ends on January 19, 2007, 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 1427 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | January 31, 2006 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Safar | March 1, 2006 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | March 30, 2006 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | April 29, 2006 | Saturday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | May 28, 2006 | Sunday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | June 27, 2006 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rajab | July 26, 2006 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | August 25, 2006 | Friday | 30 |
| Ramadan | September 24, 2006 | Sunday | 29 |
| Shawwal | October 23, 2006 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | November 22, 2006 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | December 22, 2006 | Friday | 29 |
Occasions of 1427 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | January 31, 2006 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | February 9, 2006 (Thursday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | April 10, 2006 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | August 21, 2006 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | September 8, 2006 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | September 24, 2006 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | October 20, 2006 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | October 23, 2006 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | December 30, 2006 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | December 31, 2006 (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 1427 AH start and end?
1427 AH begins on January 31, 2006 and ends on January 19, 2007, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1427 AH?
1427 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 1427 AH?
Ramadan begins September 24, 2006 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr October 23, 2006 (Monday), the Day of Arafah December 30, 2006 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha December 31, 2006 (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.