Jewish Calendar Lagos — April 2017
Hebrew calendar for Lagos with Shabbat times, holidays, and Torah portions. Hebrew month: Nissan.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27
29 Adar, 5777
|
28
1 Nissan, 5777
Rosh Chodesh
|
29
2 Nissan, 5777
|
30
3 Nissan, 5777
|
31
4 Nissan, 5777
🕯 18:38
|
1
5 Nissan, 5777
Vayikra
✦ 20:08
|
2
6 Nissan, 5777
|
|
3
7 Nissan, 5777
|
4
8 Nissan, 5777
|
5
9 Nissan, 5777
|
6
10 Nissan, 5777
|
7
11 Nissan, 5777
🕯 18:37
|
8
12 Nissan, 5777
Tzav
✦ 20:07
|
9
13 Nissan, 5777
|
|
10
14 Nissan, 5777
Erev Pesach
🕯 18:37
|
11
15 Nissan, 5777
Pesach
✦ 20:07
|
12
16 Nissan, 5777
Pesach
Omer 1
✦ 20:07
|
13
17 Nissan, 5777
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 2
✦ 20:07
|
14
18 Nissan, 5777
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 3
🕯 18:37
✦ 20:07
|
15
19 Nissan, 5777
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 4
✦ 20:07
|
16
20 Nissan, 5777
Chol HaMoed Pesach
Omer 5
🕯 18:37
|
|
17
21 Nissan, 5777
Pesach
Omer 6
✦ 20:07
|
18
22 Nissan, 5777
Pesach
Omer 7
✦ 20:07
|
19
23 Nissan, 5777
Omer 8
|
20
24 Nissan, 5777
Omer 9
|
21
25 Nissan, 5777
Omer 10
🕯 18:37
|
22
26 Nissan, 5777
Omer 11
Shmini
✦ 20:06
|
23
27 Nissan, 5777
Omer 12
|
|
24
28 Nissan, 5777
Omer 13
|
25
29 Nissan, 5777
Omer 14
|
26
30 Nissan, 5777
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 15
|
27
1 Iyar, 5777
Rosh Chodesh
Omer 16
|
28
2 Iyar, 5777
Omer 17
🕯 18:36
|
29
3 Iyar, 5777
Omer 18
Tazria Metzora
✦ 20:06
|
30
4 Iyar, 5777
Omer 19
|
Legend
Lagos — April 2017 at a Glance
Lagos has 5 Shabbatot in April 2017 (April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29). Candle lighting moves from 18:37 on April 7 to 18:36 on April 28, reflecting the changing sunset times throughout the month.
Daylight in Lagos changes over the month: from 06:44 sunrise / 18:56 sunset on the 1st (12:12 of daylight) to 06:32 sunrise / 18:55 sunset on the 30th (12:22 of daylight) — a change of +10 minutes across April 2017.
Torah portions read in Lagos during April 2017: Vayikra, Tzav, Shmini, Tazria Metzora.
The Omer count continues this month, covering days 1–19 of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot.
| April 2017 in Lagos | Details |
|---|---|
| Shabbatot | April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29 |
| Candle lighting range | 18:36 – 18:37 |
| Hebrew month | Nissan |
| Holidays & observances | Erev Pesach (Apr 10)Pesach (Apr 18–Apr 18)Chol HaMoed Pesach (Apr 16–Apr 16) |
| Rosh Chodesh | April 26, April 27 |
| Daylight change | 12:12 → 12:22 (+10 min) |
About the Jewish Calendar
The Jewish calendar (also known as the Hebrew calendar) is a lunisolar calendar used to determine the dates of Jewish holidays, Torah readings, and daily prayers. Each month begins with a new moon, and leap years add a 13th month (Adar II) seven times every 19 years to stay aligned with the solar year.
This monthly calendar for Lagos displays both Gregorian and Hebrew dates side by side, along with:
- Shabbat candle lighting times — 18 minutes before sunset
- Havdalah times — calculated as 72 minutes after sunset (Rabbeinu Tam opinion); 8.5° (GRA) and 16.1° opinions also available on the Zmanim page
- Jewish holidays — including Yom Tov, fast days, and modern Israeli holidays
- Weekly Torah portion (Parashat HaShavua) — shown every Shabbat
- Rosh Chodesh — the beginning of each new Hebrew month
- Omer count — during the period between Pesach and Shavuot
Use the .ics download button above to import these times into your Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. The file contains 6 months of candle lighting and Havdalah times for Lagos.
Nissan / Iyar — the Hebrew Months in April 2017
Nissan (March – April)
The month of the Exodus; Passover begins on the 15th. Rosh Chodesh Nissan in April 2017 falls on April 26 and April 27.
Iyar (April – May)
Lag BaOmer (18th) and Yom HaAtzmaut fall in this month. Rosh Chodesh Iyar in April 2017 falls on April 26 and April 27.
Hebrew months begin with the new moon (Rosh Chodesh) and last either 29 or 30 days, which is why they shift gradually against the Gregorian calendar. The full month-by-month table of the Hebrew calendar is available on the Calendar overview page.
Lagos — April 2017 FAQ
How many Shabbatot are there in April 2017 in Lagos?
There are 5 Shabbatot in April 2017 in Lagos, falling on April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29. Candle lighting ranges from 18:36 to 18:37 local time (Africa/Lagos time zone).
What Jewish holidays fall in April 2017?
In April 2017, the following Jewish holidays and observances occur: Erev Pesach (April 10); Pesach (April 18–April 18); Chol HaMoed Pesach (April 16–April 16). The Hebrew month overlapping this period is Nissan.
When is Rosh Chodesh in April 2017?
Rosh Chodesh (the beginning of a new Hebrew month) in April 2017 falls on April 26 and April 27, marking the start of Nissan.