1434 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1434 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on November 15, 2012 and ends on November 3, 2013, 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 1434 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | November 15, 2012 | Thursday | 29 |
| Safar | December 14, 2012 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | January 13, 2013 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | February 11, 2013 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | March 13, 2013 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | April 11, 2013 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rajab | May 11, 2013 | Saturday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | June 10, 2013 | Monday | 29 |
| Ramadan | July 9, 2013 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Shawwal | August 8, 2013 | Thursday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | September 7, 2013 | Saturday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | October 6, 2013 | Sunday | 29 |
Occasions of 1434 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | November 15, 2012 (Thursday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | November 24, 2012 (Saturday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | January 24, 2013 (Thursday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | June 6, 2013 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | June 24, 2013 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | July 9, 2013 (Tuesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | August 4, 2013 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | August 8, 2013 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | October 14, 2013 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | October 15, 2013 (Tuesday) |
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 1434 AH start and end?
1434 AH begins on November 15, 2012 and ends on November 3, 2013, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1434 AH?
1434 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 1434 AH?
Ramadan begins July 9, 2013 (Tuesday), Eid al-Fitr August 8, 2013 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah October 14, 2013 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha October 15, 2013 (Tuesday). 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.