1470 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1470 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on October 21, 2047 and ends on October 8, 2048, 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 1470 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | October 21, 2047 | Monday | 29 |
| Safar | November 19, 2047 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | December 18, 2047 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | January 17, 2048 | Friday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | February 15, 2048 | Saturday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | March 16, 2048 | Monday | 30 |
| Rajab | April 15, 2048 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | May 14, 2048 | Thursday | 30 |
| Ramadan | June 13, 2048 | Saturday | 30 |
| Shawwal | July 13, 2048 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | August 11, 2048 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | September 10, 2048 | Thursday | 29 |
Occasions of 1470 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | October 21, 2047 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | October 30, 2047 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | December 29, 2047 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | May 11, 2048 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | May 28, 2048 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | June 13, 2048 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | July 9, 2048 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | July 13, 2048 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | September 18, 2048 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | September 19, 2048 (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 1470 AH start and end?
1470 AH begins on October 21, 2047 and ends on October 8, 2048, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1470 AH?
1470 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 1470 AH?
Ramadan begins June 13, 2048 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr July 13, 2048 (Monday), the Day of Arafah September 18, 2048 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha September 19, 2048 (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.