Hijri Calendar 1496 AH
Monday, 9 January 2073 – Friday, 29 December 2073
About the Hijri Year 1496 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1496 AH begins on Monday, 9 January 2073 (1 Muharram) and ends on Friday, 29 December 2073 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian year 2073. Ramadan 1496 begins on Sunday, 3 September 2073 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Monday, 2 October 2073; Eid al-Adha begins on Saturday – Tuesday 9–12 December 2073.
The Months of 1496 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Mon 9 Jan 2073 | Tue 7 Feb 2073 | 30 |
| 2 | Safar | Wed 8 Feb 2073 | Thu 9 Mar 2073 | 30 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Fri 10 Mar 2073 | Sat 8 Apr 2073 | 30 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Sun 9 Apr 2073 | Sun 7 May 2073 | 29 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Mon 8 May 2073 | Tue 6 Jun 2073 | 30 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Wed 7 Jun 2073 | Wed 5 Jul 2073 | 29 |
| 7 | Rajab | Thu 6 Jul 2073 | Fri 4 Aug 2073 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Sat 5 Aug 2073 | Sat 2 Sep 2073 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Sun 3 Sep 2073 | Sun 1 Oct 2073 | 29 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Mon 2 Oct 2073 | Tue 31 Oct 2073 | 30 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Wed 1 Nov 2073 | Wed 29 Nov 2073 | 29 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Thu 30 Nov 2073 | Fri 29 Dec 2073 | 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.