1361 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1361 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on January 18, 1942 and ends on January 7, 1943, 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 1361 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | January 18, 1942 | Sunday | 30 |
| Safar | February 17, 1942 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | March 18, 1942 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | April 17, 1942 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | May 17, 1942 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | June 15, 1942 | Monday | 30 |
| Rajab | July 15, 1942 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | August 14, 1942 | Friday | 29 |
| Ramadan | September 12, 1942 | Saturday | 29 |
| Shawwal | October 11, 1942 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | November 10, 1942 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | December 9, 1942 | Wednesday | 30 |
Occasions of 1361 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | January 18, 1942 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | January 27, 1942 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | March 29, 1942 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | August 10, 1942 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | August 28, 1942 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | September 12, 1942 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | October 8, 1942 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | October 11, 1942 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | December 17, 1942 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | December 18, 1942 (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 1361 AH start and end?
1361 AH begins on January 18, 1942 and ends on January 7, 1943, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1361 AH?
1361 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 1361 AH?
Ramadan begins September 12, 1942 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr October 11, 1942 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah December 17, 1942 (Thursday), and Eid al-Adha December 18, 1942 (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.