Month 10 of 1449 AH · February–March 2028
Shawwal 1449 calendar · شوال
Shawwal begins with Eid al-Fitr. Many Muslims fast six days during the month after Eid.
Showing Umm al-Qura dates (Saudi Arabia's official calendar). Why two methods?
Showing tabular (arithmetic) dates. Why two methods?
Umm al-Qura: 26 February 2028 – 26 March 2028 · 30 days
Tabular: 27 February 2028 – 26 March 2028 · 29 days
Fridays are shaded; Islamic holidays are marked in gold. Today is outlined when it falls in this month.
Islamic holidays in Shawwal 1449
- Eid al-Fitr1 Shawwal 1449 AH26 February 202827 February 2028
Frequently asked questions
When does Shawwal 1449 start?
Shawwal 1449 is expected to begin on 26 February 2028 on the Umm al-Qura calendar (27 February 2028 on the tabular calendar). The observed start depends on the moon sighting.
How many days are in Shawwal 1449?
30 days on the Umm al-Qura calendar and 29 on the tabular calendar. Every Islamic month has 29 or 30 days.
When does Shawwal 1449 end?
The last day is expected on 26 March 2028 (Umm al-Qura); Dhul-Qa'dah 1449 begins the next day.