Month 2 of 1446 AH · August–September 2024
Safar 1446 calendar · صفر
Safar is the second month of the Islamic year. It has no major holidays, and the old idea that it is an unlucky month has no basis in Islam.
Showing Umm al-Qura dates (Saudi Arabia's official calendar). Why two methods?
Showing tabular (arithmetic) dates. Why two methods?
Umm al-Qura: 5 August 2024 – 3 September 2024 · 30 days
Tabular: 7 August 2024 – 4 September 2024 · 29 days
Fridays are shaded; Islamic holidays are marked in gold. Today is outlined when it falls in this month.
Frequently asked questions
When does Safar 1446 start?
Safar 1446 is expected to begin on 5 August 2024 on the Umm al-Qura calendar (7 August 2024 on the tabular calendar). The observed start depends on the moon sighting.
How many days are in Safar 1446?
30 days on the Umm al-Qura calendar and 29 on the tabular calendar. Every Islamic month has 29 or 30 days.
When does Safar 1446 end?
The last day is expected on 3 September 2024 (Umm al-Qura); Rabi' al-Awwal 1446 begins the next day.
