1343 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1343 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on August 2, 1924 and ends on July 21, 1925, 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 1343 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | August 2, 1924 | Saturday | 30 |
| Safar | September 1, 1924 | Monday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | September 30, 1924 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | October 29, 1924 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | November 28, 1924 | Friday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | December 27, 1924 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rajab | January 26, 1925 | Monday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | February 24, 1925 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Ramadan | March 26, 1925 | Thursday | 29 |
| Shawwal | April 24, 1925 | Friday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | May 24, 1925 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | June 23, 1925 | Tuesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1343 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | August 2, 1924 (Saturday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | August 11, 1924 (Monday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | October 11, 1924 (Saturday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | February 21, 1925 (Saturday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | March 10, 1925 (Tuesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | March 26, 1925 (Thursday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | April 21, 1925 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | April 24, 1925 (Friday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | July 1, 1925 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | July 2, 1925 (Thursday) |
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 1343 AH start and end?
1343 AH begins on August 2, 1924 and ends on July 21, 1925, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1343 AH?
1343 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 1343 AH?
Ramadan begins March 26, 1925 (Thursday), Eid al-Fitr April 24, 1925 (Friday), the Day of Arafah July 1, 1925 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha July 2, 1925 (Thursday). 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.