1499 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1499 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on December 9, 2075 and ends on November 27, 2076, 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 1499 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | December 9, 2075 | Monday | 30 |
| Safar | January 8, 2076 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | February 6, 2076 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | March 7, 2076 | Saturday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | April 5, 2076 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | May 4, 2076 | Monday | 30 |
| Rajab | June 3, 2076 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | July 3, 2076 | Friday | 29 |
| Ramadan | August 1, 2076 | Saturday | 30 |
| Shawwal | August 31, 2076 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | September 29, 2076 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | October 29, 2076 | Thursday | 30 |
Occasions of 1499 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | December 9, 2075 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | December 18, 2075 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | February 17, 2076 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | June 29, 2076 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | July 17, 2076 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | August 1, 2076 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | August 27, 2076 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | August 31, 2076 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | November 6, 2076 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | November 7, 2076 (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 1499 AH start and end?
1499 AH begins on December 9, 2075 and ends on November 27, 2076, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1499 AH?
1499 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 1499 AH?
Ramadan begins August 1, 2076 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr August 31, 2076 (Monday), the Day of Arafah November 6, 2076 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha November 7, 2076 (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.