Hijri Calendar 1478 AH
Sunday, 25 July 2055 – Thursday, 13 July 2056
About the Hijri Year 1478 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1478 AH begins on Sunday, 25 July 2055 (1 Muharram) and ends on Thursday, 13 July 2056 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 2055 and 2056. Ramadan 1478 begins on Friday, 17 March 2056 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Sunday, 16 April 2056; Eid al-Adha begins on Friday – Monday 23–26 June 2056.
The Months of 1478 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Sun 25 Jul 2055 | Mon 23 Aug 2055 | 30 |
| 2 | Safar | Tue 24 Aug 2055 | Tue 21 Sep 2055 | 29 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Wed 22 Sep 2055 | Wed 20 Oct 2055 | 29 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Thu 21 Oct 2055 | Fri 19 Nov 2055 | 30 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Sat 20 Nov 2055 | Sat 18 Dec 2055 | 29 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Sun 19 Dec 2055 | Mon 17 Jan 2056 | 30 |
| 7 | Rajab | Tue 18 Jan 2056 | Wed 16 Feb 2056 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Thu 17 Feb 2056 | Thu 16 Mar 2056 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Fri 17 Mar 2056 | Sat 15 Apr 2056 | 30 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Sun 16 Apr 2056 | Mon 15 May 2056 | 30 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Tue 16 May 2056 | Tue 13 Jun 2056 | 29 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Wed 14 Jun 2056 | Thu 13 Jul 2056 | 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.