1494 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1494 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on February 2, 2071 and ends on January 21, 2072, 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 1494 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | February 2, 2071 | Monday | 29 |
| Safar | March 3, 2071 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | April 2, 2071 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | May 1, 2071 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | May 31, 2071 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | June 29, 2071 | Monday | 30 |
| Rajab | July 29, 2071 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | August 27, 2071 | Thursday | 29 |
| Ramadan | September 25, 2071 | Friday | 29 |
| Shawwal | October 24, 2071 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | November 23, 2071 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | December 23, 2071 | Wednesday | 30 |
Occasions of 1494 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | February 2, 2071 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | February 11, 2071 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | April 13, 2071 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | August 24, 2071 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | September 10, 2071 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | September 25, 2071 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | October 21, 2071 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | October 24, 2071 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | December 31, 2071 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | January 1, 2072 (Friday) |
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 1494 AH start and end?
1494 AH begins on February 2, 2071 and ends on January 21, 2072, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1494 AH?
1494 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 1494 AH?
Ramadan begins September 25, 2071 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr October 24, 2071 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah December 31, 2071 (Thursday), and Eid al-Adha January 1, 2072 (Friday). 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.