1358 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1358 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on February 21, 1939 and ends on February 9, 1940, 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 1358 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | February 21, 1939 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Safar | March 22, 1939 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | April 21, 1939 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | May 20, 1939 | Saturday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | June 19, 1939 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | July 18, 1939 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rajab | August 17, 1939 | Thursday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | September 15, 1939 | Friday | 29 |
| Ramadan | October 14, 1939 | Saturday | 30 |
| Shawwal | November 13, 1939 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | December 12, 1939 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | January 11, 1940 | Thursday | 30 |
Occasions of 1358 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | February 21, 1939 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | March 2, 1939 (Thursday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | May 2, 1939 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | September 12, 1939 (Tuesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | September 29, 1939 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | October 14, 1939 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | November 9, 1939 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | November 13, 1939 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | January 19, 1940 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | January 20, 1940 (Saturday) |
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 1358 AH start and end?
1358 AH begins on February 21, 1939 and ends on February 9, 1940, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1358 AH?
1358 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 1358 AH?
Ramadan begins October 14, 1939 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr November 13, 1939 (Monday), the Day of Arafah January 19, 1940 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha January 20, 1940 (Saturday). 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.