Hijri Calendar 1491 AH
Monday, 5 March 2068 – Friday, 22 February 2069
About the Hijri Year 1491 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1491 AH begins on Monday, 5 March 2068 (1 Muharram) and ends on Friday, 22 February 2069 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 2068 and 2069. Ramadan 1491 begins on Saturday, 27 October 2068 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Monday, 26 November 2068; Eid al-Adha begins on Saturday – Tuesday 2–5 February 2069.
The Months of 1491 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Mon 5 Mar 2068 | Mon 2 Apr 2068 | 29 |
| 2 | Safar | Tue 3 Apr 2068 | Wed 2 May 2068 | 30 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Thu 3 May 2068 | Thu 31 May 2068 | 29 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Fri 1 Jun 2068 | Sat 30 Jun 2068 | 30 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Sun 1 Jul 2068 | Sun 29 Jul 2068 | 29 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Mon 30 Jul 2068 | Tue 28 Aug 2068 | 30 |
| 7 | Rajab | Wed 29 Aug 2068 | Thu 27 Sep 2068 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Fri 28 Sep 2068 | Fri 26 Oct 2068 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Sat 27 Oct 2068 | Sun 25 Nov 2068 | 30 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Mon 26 Nov 2068 | Mon 24 Dec 2068 | 29 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Tue 25 Dec 2068 | Wed 23 Jan 2069 | 30 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Thu 24 Jan 2069 | Fri 22 Feb 2069 | 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.