1368 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1368 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on November 3, 1948 and ends on October 22, 1949, 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 1368 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | November 3, 1948 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Safar | December 2, 1948 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | January 1, 1949 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | January 30, 1949 | Sunday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | March 1, 1949 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | March 31, 1949 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rajab | April 30, 1949 | Saturday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | May 29, 1949 | Sunday | 29 |
| Ramadan | June 27, 1949 | Monday | 30 |
| Shawwal | July 27, 1949 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | August 25, 1949 | Thursday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | September 24, 1949 | Saturday | 29 |
Occasions of 1368 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | November 3, 1948 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | November 12, 1948 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | January 12, 1949 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | May 26, 1949 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | June 12, 1949 (Sunday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | June 27, 1949 (Monday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | July 23, 1949 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | July 27, 1949 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | October 2, 1949 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | October 3, 1949 (Monday) |
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 1368 AH start and end?
1368 AH begins on November 3, 1948 and ends on October 22, 1949, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1368 AH?
1368 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 1368 AH?
Ramadan begins June 27, 1949 (Monday), Eid al-Fitr July 27, 1949 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah October 2, 1949 (Sunday), and Eid al-Adha October 3, 1949 (Monday). 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.