1317 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1317 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on May 11, 1899 and ends on April 29, 1900, 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 1317 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | May 11, 1899 | Thursday | 30 |
| Safar | June 10, 1899 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | July 9, 1899 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | August 8, 1899 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | September 7, 1899 | Thursday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | October 6, 1899 | Friday | 30 |
| Rajab | November 5, 1899 | Sunday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | December 4, 1899 | Monday | 30 |
| Ramadan | January 3, 1900 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | February 1, 1900 | Thursday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | March 3, 1900 | Saturday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | April 1, 1900 | Sunday | 29 |
Occasions of 1317 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | May 11, 1899 (Thursday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | May 20, 1899 (Saturday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | July 20, 1899 (Thursday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | December 1, 1899 (Friday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | December 18, 1899 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | January 3, 1900 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | January 29, 1900 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | February 1, 1900 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | April 9, 1900 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | April 10, 1900 (Tuesday) |
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 1317 AH start and end?
1317 AH begins on May 11, 1899 and ends on April 29, 1900, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1317 AH?
1317 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 1317 AH?
Ramadan begins January 3, 1900 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr February 1, 1900 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah April 9, 1900 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha April 10, 1900 (Tuesday). 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.