1430 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1430 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on December 29, 2008 and ends on December 17, 2009, 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 1430 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | December 29, 2008 | Monday | 29 |
| Safar | January 27, 2009 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | February 26, 2009 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | March 28, 2009 | Saturday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | April 26, 2009 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | May 25, 2009 | Monday | 30 |
| Rajab | June 24, 2009 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | July 23, 2009 | Thursday | 30 |
| Ramadan | August 22, 2009 | Saturday | 29 |
| Shawwal | September 20, 2009 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | October 20, 2009 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | November 18, 2009 | Wednesday | 30 |
Occasions of 1430 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | December 29, 2008 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | January 7, 2009 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | March 9, 2009 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | July 20, 2009 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | August 6, 2009 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | August 22, 2009 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | September 17, 2009 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | September 20, 2009 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | November 26, 2009 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | November 27, 2009 (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 1430 AH start and end?
1430 AH begins on December 29, 2008 and ends on December 17, 2009, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1430 AH?
1430 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 1430 AH?
Ramadan begins August 22, 2009 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr September 20, 2009 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah November 26, 2009 (Thursday), and Eid al-Adha November 27, 2009 (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.