1316 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1316 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on May 22, 1898 and ends on May 10, 1899, 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 1316 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | May 22, 1898 | Sunday | 29 |
| Safar | June 20, 1898 | Monday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | July 20, 1898 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | August 19, 1898 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | September 18, 1898 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | October 17, 1898 | Monday | 30 |
| Rajab | November 16, 1898 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | December 15, 1898 | Thursday | 29 |
| Ramadan | January 13, 1899 | Friday | 30 |
| Shawwal | February 12, 1899 | Sunday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | March 13, 1899 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | April 12, 1899 | Wednesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1316 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | May 22, 1898 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | May 31, 1898 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | July 31, 1898 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | December 12, 1898 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | December 29, 1898 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | January 13, 1899 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | February 8, 1899 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | February 12, 1899 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | April 20, 1899 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | April 21, 1899 (Friday) |
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 1316 AH start and end?
1316 AH begins on May 22, 1898 and ends on May 10, 1899, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1316 AH?
1316 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 1316 AH?
Ramadan begins January 13, 1899 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr February 12, 1899 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah April 20, 1899 (Thursday), and Eid al-Adha April 21, 1899 (Friday). 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.