1496 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1496 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on January 10, 2073 and ends on December 29, 2073, 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 1496 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | January 10, 2073 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Safar | February 8, 2073 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | March 10, 2073 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | April 9, 2073 | Sunday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | May 9, 2073 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | June 7, 2073 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rajab | July 7, 2073 | Friday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | August 5, 2073 | Saturday | 29 |
| Ramadan | September 3, 2073 | Sunday | 30 |
| Shawwal | October 3, 2073 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | November 1, 2073 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | November 30, 2073 | Thursday | 30 |
Occasions of 1496 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | January 10, 2073 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | January 19, 2073 (Thursday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | March 21, 2073 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | August 2, 2073 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | August 19, 2073 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | September 3, 2073 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | September 29, 2073 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | October 3, 2073 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | December 8, 2073 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | December 9, 2073 (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 1496 AH start and end?
1496 AH begins on January 10, 2073 and ends on December 29, 2073, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1496 AH?
1496 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 1496 AH?
Ramadan begins September 3, 2073 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr October 3, 2073 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah December 8, 2073 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha December 9, 2073 (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.