1357 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1357 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on March 4, 1938 and ends on February 20, 1939, 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 1357 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | March 4, 1938 | Friday | 29 |
| Safar | April 2, 1938 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | May 1, 1938 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | May 31, 1938 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | June 29, 1938 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | July 29, 1938 | Friday | 29 |
| Rajab | August 27, 1938 | Saturday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | September 25, 1938 | Sunday | 30 |
| Ramadan | October 25, 1938 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | November 23, 1938 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | December 23, 1938 | Friday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | January 22, 1939 | Sunday | 30 |
Occasions of 1357 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | March 4, 1938 (Friday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | March 13, 1938 (Sunday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | May 12, 1938 (Thursday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | September 22, 1938 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | October 9, 1938 (Sunday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | October 25, 1938 (Tuesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | November 20, 1938 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | November 23, 1938 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | January 30, 1939 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | January 31, 1939 (Tuesday) |
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 1357 AH start and end?
1357 AH begins on March 4, 1938 and ends on February 20, 1939, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1357 AH?
1357 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 1357 AH?
Ramadan begins October 25, 1938 (Tuesday), Eid al-Fitr November 23, 1938 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah January 30, 1939 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha January 31, 1939 (Tuesday). 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.