1468 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1468 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on November 11, 2045 and ends on October 30, 2046, 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 1468 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | November 11, 2045 | Saturday | 29 |
| Safar | December 10, 2045 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | January 9, 2046 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | February 7, 2046 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | March 9, 2046 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | April 8, 2046 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rajab | May 7, 2046 | Monday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | June 6, 2046 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Ramadan | July 5, 2046 | Thursday | 30 |
| Shawwal | August 4, 2046 | Saturday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | September 2, 2046 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | October 2, 2046 | Tuesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1468 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | November 11, 2045 (Saturday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | November 20, 2045 (Monday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | January 20, 2046 (Saturday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | June 2, 2046 (Saturday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | June 20, 2046 (Wednesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | July 5, 2046 (Thursday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | July 31, 2046 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | August 4, 2046 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | October 10, 2046 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | October 11, 2046 (Thursday) |
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 1468 AH start and end?
1468 AH begins on November 11, 2045 and ends on October 30, 2046, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1468 AH?
1468 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 1468 AH?
Ramadan begins July 5, 2046 (Thursday), Eid al-Fitr August 4, 2046 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah October 10, 2046 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha October 11, 2046 (Thursday). 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.