1437 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1437 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on October 14, 2015 and ends on October 1, 2016, 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 1437 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | October 14, 2015 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Safar | November 13, 2015 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | December 12, 2015 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | January 11, 2016 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | February 10, 2016 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | March 10, 2016 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rajab | April 8, 2016 | Friday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | May 8, 2016 | Sunday | 29 |
| Ramadan | June 6, 2016 | Monday | 30 |
| Shawwal | July 6, 2016 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | August 4, 2016 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | September 2, 2016 | Friday | 30 |
Occasions of 1437 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | October 14, 2015 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | October 23, 2015 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | December 23, 2015 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | May 4, 2016 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | May 22, 2016 (Sunday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | June 6, 2016 (Monday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | July 2, 2016 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | July 6, 2016 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | September 10, 2016 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | September 11, 2016 (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 1437 AH start and end?
1437 AH begins on October 14, 2015 and ends on October 1, 2016, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1437 AH?
1437 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 1437 AH?
Ramadan begins June 6, 2016 (Monday), Eid al-Fitr July 6, 2016 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah September 10, 2016 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha September 11, 2016 (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.