1347 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1347 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on June 19, 1928 and ends on June 8, 1929, 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 1347 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | June 19, 1928 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Safar | July 18, 1928 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | August 17, 1928 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | September 15, 1928 | Saturday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | October 15, 1928 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | November 14, 1928 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rajab | December 14, 1928 | Friday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | January 12, 1929 | Saturday | 30 |
| Ramadan | February 11, 1929 | Monday | 30 |
| Shawwal | March 13, 1929 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | April 11, 1929 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | May 10, 1929 | Friday | 30 |
Occasions of 1347 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | June 19, 1928 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | June 28, 1928 (Thursday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | August 28, 1928 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | January 9, 1929 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | January 26, 1929 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | February 11, 1929 (Monday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | March 9, 1929 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | March 13, 1929 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | May 18, 1929 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | May 19, 1929 (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 1347 AH start and end?
1347 AH begins on June 19, 1928 and ends on June 8, 1929, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1347 AH?
1347 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 1347 AH?
Ramadan begins February 11, 1929 (Monday), Eid al-Fitr March 13, 1929 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah May 18, 1929 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha May 19, 1929 (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.