1342 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1342 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on August 14, 1923 and ends on August 1, 1924, 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 1342 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | August 14, 1923 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Safar | September 12, 1923 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | October 11, 1923 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | November 10, 1923 | Saturday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | December 9, 1923 | Sunday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | January 8, 1924 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rajab | February 6, 1924 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | March 7, 1924 | Friday | 30 |
| Ramadan | April 6, 1924 | Sunday | 29 |
| Shawwal | May 5, 1924 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | June 4, 1924 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | July 4, 1924 | Friday | 29 |
Occasions of 1342 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | August 14, 1923 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | August 23, 1923 (Thursday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | October 22, 1923 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | March 3, 1924 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | March 21, 1924 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | April 6, 1924 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | May 2, 1924 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | May 5, 1924 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | July 12, 1924 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | July 13, 1924 (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 1342 AH start and end?
1342 AH begins on August 14, 1923 and ends on August 1, 1924, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1342 AH?
1342 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 1342 AH?
Ramadan begins April 6, 1924 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr May 5, 1924 (Monday), the Day of Arafah July 12, 1924 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha July 13, 1924 (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.