1308 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1308 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on August 17, 1890 and ends on August 5, 1891, 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 1308 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | August 17, 1890 | Sunday | 29 |
| Safar | September 15, 1890 | Monday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | October 15, 1890 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | November 14, 1890 | Friday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | December 13, 1890 | Saturday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | January 12, 1891 | Monday | 29 |
| Rajab | February 10, 1891 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | March 12, 1891 | Thursday | 29 |
| Ramadan | April 10, 1891 | Friday | 30 |
| Shawwal | May 10, 1891 | Sunday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | June 8, 1891 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | July 7, 1891 | Tuesday | 30 |
Occasions of 1308 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | August 17, 1890 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | August 26, 1890 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | October 26, 1890 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | March 8, 1891 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | March 26, 1891 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | April 10, 1891 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | May 6, 1891 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | May 10, 1891 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | July 15, 1891 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | July 16, 1891 (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 1308 AH start and end?
1308 AH begins on August 17, 1890 and ends on August 5, 1891, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1308 AH?
1308 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 1308 AH?
Ramadan begins April 10, 1891 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr May 10, 1891 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah July 15, 1891 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha July 16, 1891 (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.