1479 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1479 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on July 14, 2056 and ends on July 2, 2057, 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 1479 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | July 14, 2056 | Friday | 30 |
| Safar | August 13, 2056 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | September 11, 2056 | Monday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | October 10, 2056 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | November 9, 2056 | Thursday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | December 8, 2056 | Friday | 30 |
| Rajab | January 7, 2057 | Sunday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | February 5, 2057 | Monday | 30 |
| Ramadan | March 7, 2057 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | April 5, 2057 | Thursday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | May 5, 2057 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | June 4, 2057 | Monday | 29 |
Occasions of 1479 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | July 14, 2056 (Friday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | July 23, 2056 (Sunday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | September 22, 2056 (Friday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | February 2, 2057 (Friday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | February 19, 2057 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | March 7, 2057 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | April 2, 2057 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | April 5, 2057 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | June 12, 2057 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | June 13, 2057 (Wednesday) |
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 1479 AH start and end?
1479 AH begins on July 14, 2056 and ends on July 2, 2057, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1479 AH?
1479 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 1479 AH?
Ramadan begins March 7, 2057 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr April 5, 2057 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah June 12, 2057 (Tuesday), and Eid al-Adha June 13, 2057 (Wednesday). 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.