Islamic Calendar 1446 AH
Begins 8 July 2024 (expected)
The Islamic year 1446 AH is expected to begin on 8 July 2024. Ramadan is expected to start on 2 March 2025, Eid al-Fitr on 31 March 2025 and Eid al-Adha on 7 June 2025. Dates are astronomical estimates; local announcements may differ by a day.
Months of 1446 AH
| Month | Starts | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram | Mon, 8 July 2024 | 29 |
| Safar | Tue, 6 August 2024 | 30 |
| Rabi al-Awwal | Thu, 5 September 2024 | 30 |
| Rabi al-Thani | Sat, 5 October 2024 | 29 |
| Jumada al-Awwal | Sun, 3 November 2024 | 30 |
| Jumada al-Thani | Tue, 3 December 2024 | 30 |
| Rajab | Thu, 2 January 2025 | 29 |
| Sha'ban | Fri, 31 January 2025 | 30 |
| Ramadan | Sun, 2 March 2025 | 29 |
| Shawwal | Mon, 31 March 2025 | 30 |
| Dhu al-Qa'dah | Wed, 30 April 2025 | 29 |
| Dhu al-Hijjah | Thu, 29 May 2025 | 29 |
Key dates
- Islamic New Year1 Muharram8 July 2024
- Day of Ashura10 Muharram17 July 2024
- Mawlid an-Nabi12 Rabi al-Awwal16 September 2024
- Isra' and Mi'raj (commonly observed)27 Rajab28 January 2025
- Mid-Sha'ban (Shab-e-Barat)15 Sha'ban14 February 2025
- First day of Ramadan1 Ramadan2 March 2025
- Laylat al-Qadr (commonly observed)27 Ramadan28 March 2025
- Eid al-Fitr1 Shawwal31 March 2025
- Day of Arafah9 Dhu al-Hijjah6 June 2025
- Eid al-Adha10 Dhu al-Hijjah7 June 2025
Frequently asked questions
When does 1446 AH begin?
1 Muharram 1446 is expected on Monday, 8 July 2024.
When is Ramadan 1446 AH?
Expected on Sunday, 2 March 2025 (depends on moon sighting).
When is Eid al-Fitr 1446 AH?
Expected on Monday, 31 March 2025 (depends on moon sighting).
When is Eid al-Adha 1446 AH?
Expected on Saturday, 7 June 2025 (depends on moon sighting).