1305 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1305 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on September 19, 1887 and ends on September 6, 1888, 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 1305 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | September 19, 1887 | Monday | 29 |
| Safar | October 18, 1887 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | November 16, 1887 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | December 16, 1887 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | January 15, 1888 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | February 13, 1888 | Monday | 30 |
| Rajab | March 14, 1888 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | April 13, 1888 | Friday | 29 |
| Ramadan | May 12, 1888 | Saturday | 30 |
| Shawwal | June 11, 1888 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | July 11, 1888 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | August 9, 1888 | Thursday | 29 |
Occasions of 1305 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | September 19, 1887 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | September 28, 1887 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | November 27, 1887 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | April 9, 1888 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | April 27, 1888 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | May 12, 1888 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | June 7, 1888 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | June 11, 1888 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | August 17, 1888 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | August 18, 1888 (Saturday) |
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 1305 AH start and end?
1305 AH begins on September 19, 1887 and ends on September 6, 1888, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1305 AH?
1305 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 1305 AH?
Ramadan begins May 12, 1888 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr June 11, 1888 (Monday), the Day of Arafah August 17, 1888 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha August 18, 1888 (Saturday). 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.