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Islamic Hijri calendar

The Islamic Hijri calendar — year 1447–1448 AH.

The Islamic calendar (also called Hijri or Lunar Hijri) is a lunar calendar with 354 or 355 days. It tracks 12 months based purely on moon phases, starting from the Prophet Muhammad's migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. Used by 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide for religious observances.

At a glance

Key facts about islamic hijri calendar

Year
1447–1448 AH
Anno Hegirae
Type
Lunar
No leap days
Year length
354–355
Days
Months
12
29 or 30 days each
Drift vs Gregorian
−11 days/yr
Moves earlier each year
New year 1448
14 Jun 2026
Approximate
Ramadan 1447
Feb–Mar 2026
~28 days fast
Religion
Islam
1.9 billion users
The 12 months

Names and order of Hijri months

The 12 Hijri months are: Muharram (1), Safar (2), Rabi al-Awwal (3), Rabi al-Thani (4), Jumada al-Awwal (5), Jumada al-Thani (6), Rajab (7), Sha'ban (8), Ramadan (9), Shawwal (10), Dhu al-Qa'dah (11), and Dhu al-Hijjah (12).

Each month begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon (hilal). Because the lunar year is ~11 days shorter than the solar year, Islamic months drift earlier through the seasons over a 33-year cycle.

Ramadan, the 9th month, is the holy month of fasting. Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month, contains the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha.

Major holidays 1447

Islamic holidays in 2026

Hijri New Year 1448 — approximately 14 June 2026.

Ashura (10 Muharram) — 23 June 2026 (1447) and 14 July 2026 (1448).

Mawlid an-Nabi (12 Rabi al-Awwal) — 26 August 2026.

Isra and Mi'raj (27 Rajab) — 4 February 2026.

Laylat al-Bara'at (15 Sha'ban) — 2 March 2026.

Ramadan begins (1 Ramadan) — ~17 February 2026.

Laylat al-Qadr (27 Ramadan) — ~16 March 2026.

Eid al-Fitr (1 Shawwal) — ~20 March 2026.

Hajj begins (8 Dhu al-Hijjah) — ~27 May 2026.

Eid al-Adha (10 Dhu al-Hijjah) — ~29 May 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate are Islamic calendar dates?
Hijri dates depend on local moon sighting (rukyat). Saudi Arabia uses the Umm al-Qura tabular calendar, while many countries use direct sighting or astronomical calculation. Dates can shift by ±1 day country-to-country.
Why does Ramadan move earlier each year?
The Islamic lunar year is ~354 days, so it's 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. Over time, Ramadan rotates through all seasons in a ~33-year cycle.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026?
Eid al-Fitr 1447 is approximately 20 March 2026, depending on moon sighting.
What's the difference between Hijri and Lunar Hijri?
They're the same calendar — both terms refer to the 354-day Islamic lunar calendar starting from the Hijra in 622 CE.
Which countries use the Islamic calendar?
Saudi Arabia and Iran use it for civil purposes; most other Muslim countries use the Gregorian calendar for civil dates and the Hijri for religious observances.

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