1372 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1372 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on September 21, 1952 and ends on September 9, 1953, 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 1372 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | September 21, 1952 | Sunday | 30 |
| Safar | October 21, 1952 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | November 19, 1952 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | December 18, 1952 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | January 17, 1953 | Saturday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | February 15, 1953 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rajab | March 17, 1953 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | April 15, 1953 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Ramadan | May 14, 1953 | Thursday | 30 |
| Shawwal | June 13, 1953 | Saturday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | July 12, 1953 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | August 11, 1953 | Tuesday | 30 |
Occasions of 1372 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | September 21, 1952 (Sunday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | September 30, 1952 (Tuesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | November 30, 1952 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | April 12, 1953 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | April 29, 1953 (Wednesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | May 14, 1953 (Thursday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | June 9, 1953 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | June 13, 1953 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | August 19, 1953 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | August 20, 1953 (Thursday) |
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 1372 AH start and end?
1372 AH begins on September 21, 1952 and ends on September 9, 1953, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1372 AH?
1372 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 1372 AH?
Ramadan begins May 14, 1953 (Thursday), Eid al-Fitr June 13, 1953 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah August 19, 1953 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha August 20, 1953 (Thursday). 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.