1491 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1491 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on March 5, 2068 and ends on February 22, 2069, lasting 355 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 1491 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | March 5, 2068 | Monday | 30 |
| Safar | April 4, 2068 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | May 3, 2068 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | June 1, 2068 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | July 1, 2068 | Sunday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | July 31, 2068 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rajab | August 29, 2068 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | September 28, 2068 | Friday | 30 |
| Ramadan | October 28, 2068 | Sunday | 29 |
| Shawwal | November 26, 2068 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | December 26, 2068 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | January 24, 2069 | Thursday | 30 |
Occasions of 1491 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | March 5, 2068 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | March 14, 2068 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | May 14, 2068 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | September 24, 2068 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | October 12, 2068 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | October 28, 2068 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | November 23, 2068 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | November 26, 2068 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | February 1, 2069 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | February 2, 2069 (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 1491 AH start and end?
1491 AH begins on March 5, 2068 and ends on February 22, 2069, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1491 AH?
1491 AH lasts 355 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 1491 AH?
Ramadan begins October 28, 2068 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr November 26, 2068 (Monday), the Day of Arafah February 1, 2069 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha February 2, 2069 (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.