1466 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1466 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on December 3, 2043 and ends on November 20, 2044, 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 1466 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | December 3, 2043 | Thursday | 30 |
| Safar | January 2, 2044 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | February 1, 2044 | Monday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | March 1, 2044 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | March 31, 2044 | Thursday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | April 29, 2044 | Friday | 29 |
| Rajab | May 28, 2044 | Saturday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | June 26, 2044 | Sunday | 30 |
| Ramadan | July 26, 2044 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | August 24, 2044 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | September 23, 2044 | Friday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | October 23, 2044 | Sunday | 29 |
Occasions of 1466 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | December 3, 2043 (Thursday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | December 12, 2043 (Saturday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | February 12, 2044 (Friday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | June 23, 2044 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | July 10, 2044 (Sunday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | July 26, 2044 (Tuesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | August 21, 2044 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | August 24, 2044 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | October 31, 2044 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | November 1, 2044 (Tuesday) |
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 1466 AH start and end?
1466 AH begins on December 3, 2043 and ends on November 20, 2044, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1466 AH?
1466 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 1466 AH?
Ramadan begins July 26, 2044 (Tuesday), Eid al-Fitr August 24, 2044 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah October 31, 2044 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha November 1, 2044 (Tuesday). 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.