1344 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1344 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on July 22, 1925 and ends on July 10, 1926, 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 1344 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | July 22, 1925 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Safar | August 21, 1925 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | September 19, 1925 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | October 19, 1925 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | November 17, 1925 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | December 17, 1925 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rajab | January 16, 1926 | Saturday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | February 14, 1926 | Sunday | 29 |
| Ramadan | March 15, 1926 | Monday | 30 |
| Shawwal | April 14, 1926 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | May 13, 1926 | Thursday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | June 12, 1926 | Saturday | 29 |
Occasions of 1344 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | July 22, 1925 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | July 31, 1925 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | September 30, 1925 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | February 11, 1926 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | February 28, 1926 (Sunday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | March 15, 1926 (Monday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | April 10, 1926 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | April 14, 1926 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | June 20, 1926 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | June 21, 1926 (Monday) |
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 1344 AH start and end?
1344 AH begins on July 22, 1925 and ends on July 10, 1926, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1344 AH?
1344 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 1344 AH?
Ramadan begins March 15, 1926 (Monday), Eid al-Fitr April 14, 1926 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah June 20, 1926 (Sunday), and Eid al-Adha June 21, 1926 (Monday). 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.