1356 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1356 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on March 14, 1937 and ends on March 3, 1938, 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 1356 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | March 14, 1937 | Sunday | 29 |
| Safar | April 12, 1937 | Monday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | May 12, 1937 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | June 10, 1937 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | July 10, 1937 | Saturday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | August 8, 1937 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rajab | September 7, 1937 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | October 6, 1937 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Ramadan | November 5, 1937 | Friday | 29 |
| Shawwal | December 4, 1937 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | January 3, 1938 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | February 2, 1938 | Wednesday | 30 |
Occasions of 1356 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | March 14, 1937 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | March 23, 1937 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | May 23, 1937 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | October 3, 1937 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | October 20, 1937 (Wednesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | November 5, 1937 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | December 1, 1937 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | December 4, 1937 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | February 10, 1938 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | February 11, 1938 (Friday) |
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 1356 AH start and end?
1356 AH begins on March 14, 1937 and ends on March 3, 1938, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1356 AH?
1356 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 1356 AH?
Ramadan begins November 5, 1937 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr December 4, 1937 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah February 10, 1938 (Thursday), and Eid al-Adha February 11, 1938 (Friday). 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.