1498 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1498 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on December 20, 2074 and ends on December 8, 2075, 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 1498 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | December 20, 2074 | Thursday | 29 |
| Safar | January 18, 2075 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | February 17, 2075 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | March 18, 2075 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | April 17, 2075 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | May 16, 2075 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rajab | June 15, 2075 | Saturday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | July 15, 2075 | Monday | 29 |
| Ramadan | August 13, 2075 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Shawwal | September 12, 2075 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | October 11, 2075 | Friday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | November 10, 2075 | Sunday | 29 |
Occasions of 1498 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | December 20, 2074 (Thursday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | December 29, 2074 (Saturday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | February 28, 2075 (Thursday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | July 11, 2075 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | July 29, 2075 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | August 13, 2075 (Tuesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | September 8, 2075 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | September 12, 2075 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | November 18, 2075 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | November 19, 2075 (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 1498 AH start and end?
1498 AH begins on December 20, 2074 and ends on December 8, 2075, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1498 AH?
1498 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 1498 AH?
Ramadan begins August 13, 2075 (Tuesday), Eid al-Fitr September 12, 2075 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah November 18, 2075 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha November 19, 2075 (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.