1446 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1446 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on July 7, 2024 and ends on June 25, 2025, 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 1446 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | July 7, 2024 | Sunday | 29 |
| Safar | August 5, 2024 | Monday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | September 4, 2024 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | October 4, 2024 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | November 3, 2024 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | December 2, 2024 | Monday | 30 |
| Rajab | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | January 31, 2025 | Friday | 29 |
| Ramadan | March 1, 2025 | Saturday | 29 |
| Shawwal | March 30, 2025 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | April 29, 2025 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | May 28, 2025 | Wednesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1446 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | July 7, 2024 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | July 16, 2024 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | September 15, 2024 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | January 27, 2025 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | February 14, 2025 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | March 1, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | March 27, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | March 30, 2025 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | June 5, 2025 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | June 6, 2025 (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 1446 AH start and end?
1446 AH begins on July 7, 2024 and ends on June 25, 2025, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1446 AH?
1446 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 1446 AH?
Ramadan begins March 1, 2025 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr March 30, 2025 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah June 5, 2025 (Thursday), and Eid al-Adha June 6, 2025 (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.