1303 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1303 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on October 10, 1885 and ends on September 28, 1886, lasting 354 days across twelve lunar months. The table below lists the start and length of each month, and the occasions table highlights the year’s key Islamic dates such as Ramadan and the two Eids.
Months of 1303 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | October 10, 1885 | Saturday | 29 |
| Safar | November 8, 1885 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | December 8, 1885 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | January 7, 1886 | Thursday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | February 5, 1886 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | March 7, 1886 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rajab | April 6, 1886 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | May 5, 1886 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Ramadan | June 4, 1886 | Friday | 29 |
| Shawwal | July 3, 1886 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | August 2, 1886 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | August 31, 1886 | Tuesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1303 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | October 10, 1885 (Saturday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | October 19, 1885 (Monday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | December 19, 1885 (Saturday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | May 2, 1886 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | May 19, 1886 (Wednesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | June 4, 1886 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | June 30, 1886 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | July 3, 1886 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | September 8, 1886 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | September 9, 1886 (Thursday) |
The Hijri date may differ by one day depending on the moon sighting and the official announcement in your country.
Frequently asked questions
When does 1303 AH start and end?
1303 AH begins on October 10, 1885 and ends on September 28, 1886, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1303 AH?
1303 AH lasts 354 days; a Hijri year is 354 or 355 days depending on how the lunar months of 29 and 30 days alternate.
When are Ramadan and the Eids in 1303 AH?
Ramadan begins June 4, 1886 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr July 3, 1886 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah September 8, 1886 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha September 9, 1886 (Thursday). See the occasions table above for more.
Why does the Hijri year start on a different Gregorian date each time?
A Hijri year is about 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year, so each new Hijri year starts roughly eleven days earlier on the Gregorian calendar than the one before.