1477 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1477 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on August 5, 2054 and ends on July 25, 2055, lasting 355 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 1477 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | August 5, 2054 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Safar | September 3, 2054 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | October 3, 2054 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | November 1, 2054 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | November 30, 2054 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | December 30, 2054 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rajab | January 29, 2055 | Friday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | February 28, 2055 | Sunday | 30 |
| Ramadan | March 30, 2055 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | April 28, 2055 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | May 28, 2055 | Friday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | June 26, 2055 | Saturday | 30 |
Occasions of 1477 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | August 5, 2054 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | August 14, 2054 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | October 14, 2054 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | February 24, 2055 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | March 14, 2055 (Sunday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | March 30, 2055 (Tuesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | April 25, 2055 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | April 28, 2055 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | July 4, 2055 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | July 5, 2055 (Monday) |
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 1477 AH start and end?
1477 AH begins on August 5, 2054 and ends on July 25, 2055, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1477 AH?
1477 AH lasts 355 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 1477 AH?
Ramadan begins March 30, 2055 (Tuesday), Eid al-Fitr April 28, 2055 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah July 4, 2055 (Sunday), and Eid al-Adha July 5, 2055 (Monday). 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.