1488 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1488 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on April 7, 2065 and ends on March 26, 2066, 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 1488 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | April 7, 2065 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Safar | May 7, 2065 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | June 5, 2065 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | July 5, 2065 | Sunday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | August 4, 2065 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | September 2, 2065 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rajab | October 2, 2065 | Friday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | October 31, 2065 | Saturday | 29 |
| Ramadan | November 29, 2065 | Sunday | 30 |
| Shawwal | December 29, 2065 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | January 27, 2066 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | February 26, 2066 | Friday | 29 |
Occasions of 1488 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | April 7, 2065 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | April 16, 2065 (Thursday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | June 16, 2065 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | October 28, 2065 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | November 14, 2065 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | November 29, 2065 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | December 25, 2065 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | December 29, 2065 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | March 6, 2066 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | March 7, 2066 (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 1488 AH start and end?
1488 AH begins on April 7, 2065 and ends on March 26, 2066, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1488 AH?
1488 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 1488 AH?
Ramadan begins November 29, 2065 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr December 29, 2065 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah March 6, 2066 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha March 7, 2066 (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.