1339 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1339 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on September 14, 1920 and ends on September 3, 1921, lasting 355 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 1339 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | September 14, 1920 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Safar | October 14, 1920 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | November 12, 1920 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | December 12, 1920 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | January 10, 1921 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | February 9, 1921 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rajab | March 11, 1921 | Friday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | April 10, 1921 | Sunday | 29 |
| Ramadan | May 9, 1921 | Monday | 30 |
| Shawwal | June 8, 1921 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | July 7, 1921 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | August 5, 1921 | Friday | 30 |
Occasions of 1339 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | September 14, 1920 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | September 23, 1920 (Thursday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | November 23, 1920 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | April 6, 1921 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | April 24, 1921 (Sunday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | May 9, 1921 (Monday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | June 4, 1921 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | June 8, 1921 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | August 13, 1921 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | August 14, 1921 (Sunday) |
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 1339 AH start and end?
1339 AH begins on September 14, 1920 and ends on September 3, 1921, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1339 AH?
1339 AH lasts 355 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 1339 AH?
Ramadan begins May 9, 1921 (Monday), Eid al-Fitr June 8, 1921 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah August 13, 1921 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha August 14, 1921 (Sunday). 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.