1459 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1459 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on February 17, 2037 and ends on February 5, 2038, 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 1459 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | February 17, 2037 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Safar | March 18, 2037 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | April 17, 2037 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | May 17, 2037 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | June 15, 2037 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | July 14, 2037 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rajab | August 13, 2037 | Thursday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | September 11, 2037 | Friday | 29 |
| Ramadan | October 10, 2037 | Saturday | 30 |
| Shawwal | November 9, 2037 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | December 8, 2037 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | January 7, 2038 | Thursday | 30 |
Occasions of 1459 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | February 17, 2037 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | February 26, 2037 (Thursday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | April 28, 2037 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | September 8, 2037 (Tuesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | September 25, 2037 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | October 10, 2037 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | November 5, 2037 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | November 9, 2037 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | January 15, 2038 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | January 16, 2038 (Saturday) |
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 1459 AH start and end?
1459 AH begins on February 17, 2037 and ends on February 5, 2038, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1459 AH?
1459 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 1459 AH?
Ramadan begins October 10, 2037 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr November 9, 2037 (Monday), the Day of Arafah January 15, 2038 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha January 16, 2038 (Saturday). 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.