Hijri Calendar 1406 AH
Sunday, 15 September 1985 – Thursday, 4 September 1986
About the Hijri Year 1406 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1406 AH begins on Sunday, 15 September 1985 (1 Muharram) and ends on Thursday, 4 September 1986 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 1985 and 1986. Ramadan 1406 begins on Friday, 9 May 1986 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Sunday, 8 June 1986; Eid al-Adha begins on Friday – Monday 15–18 August 1986.
The Months of 1406 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Sun 15 Sep 1985 | Mon 14 Oct 1985 | 30 |
| 2 | Safar | Tue 15 Oct 1985 | Tue 12 Nov 1985 | 29 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Wed 13 Nov 1985 | Thu 12 Dec 1985 | 30 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Fri 13 Dec 1985 | Fri 10 Jan 1986 | 29 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Sat 11 Jan 1986 | Sun 9 Feb 1986 | 30 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Mon 10 Feb 1986 | Mon 10 Mar 1986 | 29 |
| 7 | Rajab | Tue 11 Mar 1986 | Wed 9 Apr 1986 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Thu 10 Apr 1986 | Thu 8 May 1986 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Fri 9 May 1986 | Sat 7 Jun 1986 | 30 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Sun 8 Jun 1986 | Mon 7 Jul 1986 | 30 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Tue 8 Jul 1986 | Tue 5 Aug 1986 | 29 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Wed 6 Aug 1986 | Thu 4 Sep 1986 | 30 |
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia. Countries that begin each month with a local sighting of the crescent may observe a date one day later. See why Islamic dates differ between countries.