1478 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1478 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on July 26, 2055 and ends on July 13, 2056, 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 1478 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | July 26, 2055 | Monday | 29 |
| Safar | August 24, 2055 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | September 22, 2055 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | October 22, 2055 | Friday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | November 20, 2055 | Saturday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | December 20, 2055 | Monday | 29 |
| Rajab | January 18, 2056 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | February 17, 2056 | Thursday | 30 |
| Ramadan | March 18, 2056 | Saturday | 29 |
| Shawwal | April 16, 2056 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | May 16, 2056 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | June 15, 2056 | Thursday | 29 |
Occasions of 1478 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | July 26, 2055 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | August 4, 2055 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | October 3, 2055 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | February 13, 2056 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | March 2, 2056 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | March 18, 2056 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | April 13, 2056 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | April 16, 2056 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | June 23, 2056 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | June 24, 2056 (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 1478 AH start and end?
1478 AH begins on July 26, 2055 and ends on July 13, 2056, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1478 AH?
1478 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 1478 AH?
Ramadan begins March 18, 2056 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr April 16, 2056 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah June 23, 2056 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha June 24, 2056 (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.