1359 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1359 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on February 10, 1940 and ends on January 28, 1941, 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 1359 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | February 10, 1940 | Saturday | 29 |
| Safar | March 10, 1940 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | April 9, 1940 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | May 9, 1940 | Thursday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | June 7, 1940 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | July 7, 1940 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rajab | August 5, 1940 | Monday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | September 4, 1940 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Ramadan | October 3, 1940 | Thursday | 29 |
| Shawwal | November 1, 1940 | Friday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | November 30, 1940 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | December 30, 1940 | Monday | 30 |
Occasions of 1359 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | February 10, 1940 (Saturday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | February 19, 1940 (Monday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | April 20, 1940 (Saturday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | August 31, 1940 (Saturday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | September 18, 1940 (Wednesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | October 3, 1940 (Thursday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | October 29, 1940 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | November 1, 1940 (Friday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | January 7, 1941 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | January 8, 1941 (Wednesday) |
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 1359 AH start and end?
1359 AH begins on February 10, 1940 and ends on January 28, 1941, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1359 AH?
1359 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 1359 AH?
Ramadan begins October 3, 1940 (Thursday), Eid al-Fitr November 1, 1940 (Friday), the Day of Arafah January 7, 1941 (Tuesday), and Eid al-Adha January 8, 1941 (Wednesday). 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.