1444 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1444 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on July 30, 2022 and ends on July 18, 2023, 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 1444 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | July 30, 2022 | Saturday | 29 |
| Safar | August 28, 2022 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | September 27, 2022 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | October 26, 2022 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | November 25, 2022 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | December 25, 2022 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rajab | January 23, 2023 | Monday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | February 21, 2023 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Ramadan | March 23, 2023 | Thursday | 29 |
| Shawwal | April 21, 2023 | Friday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | May 21, 2023 | Sunday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | June 19, 2023 | Monday | 30 |
Occasions of 1444 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | July 30, 2022 (Saturday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | August 8, 2022 (Monday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | October 8, 2022 (Saturday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | February 18, 2023 (Saturday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | March 7, 2023 (Tuesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | March 23, 2023 (Thursday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | April 18, 2023 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | April 21, 2023 (Friday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | June 27, 2023 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | June 28, 2023 (Wednesday) |
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 1444 AH start and end?
1444 AH begins on July 30, 2022 and ends on July 18, 2023, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1444 AH?
1444 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 1444 AH?
Ramadan begins March 23, 2023 (Thursday), Eid al-Fitr April 21, 2023 (Friday), the Day of Arafah June 27, 2023 (Tuesday), and Eid al-Adha June 28, 2023 (Wednesday). 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.