1487 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1487 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on April 18, 2064 and ends on April 6, 2065, 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 1487 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | April 18, 2064 | Friday | 30 |
| Safar | May 18, 2064 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | June 16, 2064 | Monday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | July 16, 2064 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | August 14, 2064 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | September 13, 2064 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rajab | October 12, 2064 | Sunday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | November 10, 2064 | Monday | 30 |
| Ramadan | December 10, 2064 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | January 8, 2065 | Thursday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | February 7, 2065 | Saturday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | March 8, 2065 | Sunday | 30 |
Occasions of 1487 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | April 18, 2064 (Friday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | April 27, 2064 (Sunday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | June 27, 2064 (Friday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | November 7, 2064 (Friday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | November 24, 2064 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | December 10, 2064 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | January 5, 2065 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | January 8, 2065 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | March 16, 2065 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | March 17, 2065 (Tuesday) |
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 1487 AH start and end?
1487 AH begins on April 18, 2064 and ends on April 6, 2065, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1487 AH?
1487 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 1487 AH?
Ramadan begins December 10, 2064 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr January 8, 2065 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah March 16, 2065 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha March 17, 2065 (Tuesday). 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.