1500 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1500 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on November 28, 2076 and ends on November 16, 2077, 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 1500 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | November 28, 2076 | Saturday | 29 |
| Safar | December 27, 2076 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | January 26, 2077 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | February 24, 2077 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | March 26, 2077 | Friday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | April 24, 2077 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rajab | May 23, 2077 | Sunday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | June 22, 2077 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Ramadan | July 21, 2077 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Shawwal | August 20, 2077 | Friday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | September 18, 2077 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | October 18, 2077 | Monday | 30 |
Occasions of 1500 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | November 28, 2076 (Saturday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | December 7, 2076 (Monday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | February 6, 2077 (Saturday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | June 18, 2077 (Friday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | July 6, 2077 (Tuesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | July 21, 2077 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | August 16, 2077 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | August 20, 2077 (Friday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | October 26, 2077 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | October 27, 2077 (Wednesday) |
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 1500 AH start and end?
1500 AH begins on November 28, 2076 and ends on November 16, 2077, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1500 AH?
1500 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 1500 AH?
Ramadan begins July 21, 2077 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr August 20, 2077 (Friday), the Day of Arafah October 26, 2077 (Tuesday), and Eid al-Adha October 27, 2077 (Wednesday). 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.