Dhul-Hijjah 1316 AH Calendar
The full calendar of Dhul-Hijjah 1316 AH: month 12 of the Hijri year, beginning on April 12, 1899 (Wednesday) and ending on May 10, 1899, lasting 29 days according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar. The table below maps each day of the month to its Gregorian date, weekday and occasions.
Occasions this month: Day of Arafah (April 20, 1899), Eid al-Adha (April 21, 1899).
| Hijri date | Day | Gregorian date | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Wednesday | April 12, 1899 | |
| 2 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Thursday | April 13, 1899 | |
| 3 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Friday | April 14, 1899 | |
| 4 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Saturday | April 15, 1899 | |
| 5 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Sunday | April 16, 1899 | |
| 6 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Monday | April 17, 1899 | |
| 7 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Tuesday | April 18, 1899 | |
| 8 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Wednesday | April 19, 1899 | |
| 9 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Thursday | April 20, 1899 | Day of Arafah |
| 10 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Friday | April 21, 1899 | Eid al-Adha |
| 11 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Saturday | April 22, 1899 | |
| 12 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Sunday | April 23, 1899 | |
| 13 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Monday | April 24, 1899 | |
| 14 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Tuesday | April 25, 1899 | |
| 15 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Wednesday | April 26, 1899 | |
| 16 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Thursday | April 27, 1899 | |
| 17 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Friday | April 28, 1899 | |
| 18 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Saturday | April 29, 1899 | |
| 19 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Sunday | April 30, 1899 | |
| 20 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Monday | May 1, 1899 | |
| 21 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Tuesday | May 2, 1899 | |
| 22 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Wednesday | May 3, 1899 | |
| 23 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Thursday | May 4, 1899 | |
| 24 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Friday | May 5, 1899 | |
| 25 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Saturday | May 6, 1899 | |
| 26 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Sunday | May 7, 1899 | |
| 27 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Monday | May 8, 1899 | |
| 28 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Tuesday | May 9, 1899 | |
| 29 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 | Wednesday | May 10, 1899 |
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 Dhul-Hijjah 1316 AH start?
Dhul-Hijjah 1316 AH starts on April 12, 1899 (Wednesday) and lasts 29 days, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
Why does a Hijri month have only 29 or 30 days?
A Hijri month is lunar: it begins with the birth of the crescent and ends at the next one. A lunar cycle takes about 29.5 days, so months alternate between 29 and 30 days.
Why might the first day of the month in my country differ by one day?
This calendar follows Umm al-Qura, adopted in Saudi Arabia. Other countries rely on crescent sighting or other tabulations, and their month may start one day earlier or later.