1472 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1472 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on September 29, 2049 and ends on September 17, 2050, 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 1472 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | September 29, 2049 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Safar | October 28, 2049 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | November 27, 2049 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | December 26, 2049 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | January 24, 2050 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | February 23, 2050 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rajab | March 24, 2050 | Thursday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | April 23, 2050 | Saturday | 29 |
| Ramadan | May 22, 2050 | Sunday | 30 |
| Shawwal | June 21, 2050 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | July 21, 2050 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | August 19, 2050 | Friday | 30 |
Occasions of 1472 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | September 29, 2049 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | October 8, 2049 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | December 8, 2049 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | April 19, 2050 (Tuesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | May 7, 2050 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | May 22, 2050 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | June 17, 2050 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | June 21, 2050 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | August 27, 2050 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | August 28, 2050 (Sunday) |
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 1472 AH start and end?
1472 AH begins on September 29, 2049 and ends on September 17, 2050, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1472 AH?
1472 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 1472 AH?
Ramadan begins May 22, 2050 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr June 21, 2050 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah August 27, 2050 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha August 28, 2050 (Sunday). 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.