Hijri Calendar 1462 AH
Sunday, 15 January 2040 – Thursday, 3 January 2041
About the Hijri Year 1462 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1462 AH begins on Sunday, 15 January 2040 (1 Muharram) and ends on Thursday, 3 January 2041 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 2040 and 2041. Ramadan 1462 begins on Friday, 7 September 2040 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Sunday, 7 October 2040; Eid al-Adha begins on Friday – Monday 14–17 December 2040.
The Months of 1462 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Sun 15 Jan 2040 | Mon 13 Feb 2040 | 30 |
| 2 | Safar | Tue 14 Feb 2040 | Tue 13 Mar 2040 | 29 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Wed 14 Mar 2040 | Thu 12 Apr 2040 | 30 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Fri 13 Apr 2040 | Fri 11 May 2040 | 29 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Sat 12 May 2040 | Sun 10 Jun 2040 | 30 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Mon 11 Jun 2040 | Mon 9 Jul 2040 | 29 |
| 7 | Rajab | Tue 10 Jul 2040 | Wed 8 Aug 2040 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Thu 9 Aug 2040 | Thu 6 Sep 2040 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Fri 7 Sep 2040 | Sat 6 Oct 2040 | 30 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Sun 7 Oct 2040 | Mon 5 Nov 2040 | 30 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Tue 6 Nov 2040 | Tue 4 Dec 2040 | 29 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Wed 5 Dec 2040 | Thu 3 Jan 2041 | 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.