1338 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1338 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on September 26, 1919 and ends on September 13, 1920, 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 1338 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | September 26, 1919 | Friday | 29 |
| Safar | October 25, 1919 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | November 24, 1919 | Monday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | December 24, 1919 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | January 22, 1920 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | February 21, 1920 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rajab | March 22, 1920 | Monday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | April 20, 1920 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Ramadan | May 19, 1920 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Shawwal | June 18, 1920 | Friday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | July 17, 1920 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | August 16, 1920 | Monday | 29 |
Occasions of 1338 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | September 26, 1919 (Friday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | October 5, 1919 (Sunday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | December 5, 1919 (Friday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | April 17, 1920 (Saturday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | May 4, 1920 (Tuesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | May 19, 1920 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | June 14, 1920 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | June 18, 1920 (Friday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | August 24, 1920 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | August 25, 1920 (Wednesday) |
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 1338 AH start and end?
1338 AH begins on September 26, 1919 and ends on September 13, 1920, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1338 AH?
1338 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 1338 AH?
Ramadan begins May 19, 1920 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr June 18, 1920 (Friday), the Day of Arafah August 24, 1920 (Tuesday), and Eid al-Adha August 25, 1920 (Wednesday). 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.