1366 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1366 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on November 25, 1946 and ends on November 13, 1947, 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 1366 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | November 25, 1946 | Monday | 30 |
| Safar | December 25, 1946 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | January 24, 1947 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | February 22, 1947 | Saturday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | March 24, 1947 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | April 22, 1947 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rajab | May 22, 1947 | Thursday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | June 20, 1947 | Friday | 29 |
| Ramadan | July 19, 1947 | Saturday | 30 |
| Shawwal | August 18, 1947 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | September 16, 1947 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | October 16, 1947 | Thursday | 29 |
Occasions of 1366 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | November 25, 1946 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | December 4, 1946 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | February 4, 1947 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | June 17, 1947 (Tuesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | July 4, 1947 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | July 19, 1947 (Saturday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | August 14, 1947 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | August 18, 1947 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | October 24, 1947 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | October 25, 1947 (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 1366 AH start and end?
1366 AH begins on November 25, 1946 and ends on November 13, 1947, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1366 AH?
1366 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 1366 AH?
Ramadan begins July 19, 1947 (Saturday), Eid al-Fitr August 18, 1947 (Monday), the Day of Arafah October 24, 1947 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha October 25, 1947 (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.