Hijri Calendar 1443 AH
Monday, 9 August 2021 – Friday, 29 July 2022
About the Hijri Year 1443 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1443 AH begins on Monday, 9 August 2021 (1 Muharram) and ends on Friday, 29 July 2022 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 2021 and 2022. Ramadan 1443 begins on Saturday, 2 April 2022 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Monday, 2 May 2022; Eid al-Adha begins on Saturday – Tuesday 9–12 July 2022.
The Months of 1443 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Mon 9 Aug 2021 | Tue 7 Sep 2021 | 30 |
| 2 | Safar | Wed 8 Sep 2021 | Wed 6 Oct 2021 | 29 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Thu 7 Oct 2021 | Fri 5 Nov 2021 | 30 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Sat 6 Nov 2021 | Sat 4 Dec 2021 | 29 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Sun 5 Dec 2021 | Mon 3 Jan 2022 | 30 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Tue 4 Jan 2022 | Tue 1 Feb 2022 | 29 |
| 7 | Rajab | Wed 2 Feb 2022 | Thu 3 Mar 2022 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Fri 4 Mar 2022 | Fri 1 Apr 2022 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Sat 2 Apr 2022 | Sun 1 May 2022 | 30 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Mon 2 May 2022 | Mon 30 May 2022 | 29 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Tue 31 May 2022 | Wed 29 Jun 2022 | 30 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Thu 30 Jun 2022 | Fri 29 Jul 2022 | 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.