1490 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1490 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on March 17, 2067 and ends on March 4, 2068, 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 1490 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | March 17, 2067 | Thursday | 29 |
| Safar | April 15, 2067 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | May 15, 2067 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | June 13, 2067 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | July 13, 2067 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | August 12, 2067 | Friday | 29 |
| Rajab | September 10, 2067 | Saturday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | October 10, 2067 | Monday | 30 |
| Ramadan | November 9, 2067 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | December 8, 2067 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | January 6, 2068 | Friday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | February 5, 2068 | Sunday | 29 |
Occasions of 1490 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | March 17, 2067 (Thursday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | March 26, 2067 (Saturday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | May 26, 2067 (Thursday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | October 6, 2067 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | October 24, 2067 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | November 9, 2067 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | December 5, 2067 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | December 8, 2067 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | February 13, 2068 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | February 14, 2068 (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 1490 AH start and end?
1490 AH begins on March 17, 2067 and ends on March 4, 2068, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1490 AH?
1490 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 1490 AH?
Ramadan begins November 9, 2067 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr December 8, 2067 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah February 13, 2068 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha February 14, 2068 (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.