When does Muharram 1494 AH start?

Muharram 1494 AH starts on February 2, 2071 (Monday) and lasts 29 days, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.

Why does a Hijri month have only 29 or 30 days?

A Hijri month is lunar: it begins with the birth of the crescent and ends at the next one. A lunar cycle takes about 29.5 days, so months alternate between 29 and 30 days.

Why might the first day of the month in my country differ by one day?

This calendar follows Umm al-Qura, adopted in Saudi Arabia. Other countries rely on crescent sighting or other tabulations, and their month may start one day earlier or later.

Muharram 1494 AH Calendar

The full calendar of Muharram 1494 AH: month 1 of the Hijri year, beginning on February 2, 2071 (Monday) and ending on March 2, 2071, lasting 29 days according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar. The table below maps each day of the month to its Gregorian date, weekday and occasions.

Occasions this month: Islamic New Year (February 2, 2071), Day of Ashura (February 11, 2071).

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Hijri date	Day	Gregorian date	Occasion
1 Muharram 1494	Monday	February 2, 2071	Islamic New Year
2 Muharram 1494	Tuesday	February 3, 2071
3 Muharram 1494	Wednesday	February 4, 2071
4 Muharram 1494	Thursday	February 5, 2071
5 Muharram 1494	Friday	February 6, 2071
6 Muharram 1494	Saturday	February 7, 2071
7 Muharram 1494	Sunday	February 8, 2071
8 Muharram 1494	Monday	February 9, 2071
9 Muharram 1494	Tuesday	February 10, 2071
10 Muharram 1494	Wednesday	February 11, 2071	Day of Ashura
11 Muharram 1494	Thursday	February 12, 2071
12 Muharram 1494	Friday	February 13, 2071
13 Muharram 1494	Saturday	February 14, 2071
14 Muharram 1494	Sunday	February 15, 2071
15 Muharram 1494	Monday	February 16, 2071
16 Muharram 1494	Tuesday	February 17, 2071
17 Muharram 1494	Wednesday	February 18, 2071
18 Muharram 1494	Thursday	February 19, 2071
19 Muharram 1494	Friday	February 20, 2071
20 Muharram 1494	Saturday	February 21, 2071
21 Muharram 1494	Sunday	February 22, 2071
22 Muharram 1494	Monday	February 23, 2071
23 Muharram 1494	Tuesday	February 24, 2071
24 Muharram 1494	Wednesday	February 25, 2071
25 Muharram 1494	Thursday	February 26, 2071
26 Muharram 1494	Friday	February 27, 2071
27 Muharram 1494	Saturday	February 28, 2071
28 Muharram 1494	Sunday	March 1, 2071
29 Muharram 1494	Monday	March 2, 2071

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 Muharram 1494 AH start?
Muharram 1494 AH starts on February 2, 2071 (Monday) and lasts 29 days, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
Why does a Hijri month have only 29 or 30 days?
A Hijri month is lunar: it begins with the birth of the crescent and ends at the next one. A lunar cycle takes about 29.5 days, so months alternate between 29 and 30 days.
Why might the first day of the month in my country differ by one day?
This calendar follows Umm al-Qura, adopted in Saudi Arabia. Other countries rely on crescent sighting or other tabulations, and their month may start one day earlier or later.