1445 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1445 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on July 19, 2023 and ends on July 6, 2024, 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 1445 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | July 19, 2023 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Safar | August 17, 2023 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | September 16, 2023 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | October 16, 2023 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | November 15, 2023 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | December 14, 2023 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rajab | January 13, 2024 | Saturday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | February 11, 2024 | Sunday | 29 |
| Ramadan | March 11, 2024 | Monday | 30 |
| Shawwal | April 10, 2024 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | May 9, 2024 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | June 7, 2024 | Friday | 30 |
Occasions of 1445 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | July 19, 2023 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | July 28, 2023 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | September 27, 2023 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | February 8, 2024 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | February 25, 2024 (Sunday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | March 11, 2024 (Monday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | April 6, 2024 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | April 10, 2024 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | June 15, 2024 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | June 16, 2024 (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 1445 AH start and end?
1445 AH begins on July 19, 2023 and ends on July 6, 2024, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1445 AH?
1445 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 1445 AH?
Ramadan begins March 11, 2024 (Monday), Eid al-Fitr April 10, 2024 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah June 15, 2024 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha June 16, 2024 (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.