1373 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1373 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on September 10, 1953 and ends on August 29, 1954, 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 1373 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | September 10, 1953 | Thursday | 30 |
| Safar | October 10, 1953 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | November 8, 1953 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | December 8, 1953 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | January 6, 1954 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | February 5, 1954 | Friday | 29 |
| Rajab | March 6, 1954 | Saturday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | April 5, 1954 | Monday | 29 |
| Ramadan | May 4, 1954 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | June 2, 1954 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | July 2, 1954 | Friday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | July 31, 1954 | Saturday | 30 |
Occasions of 1373 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | September 10, 1953 (Thursday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | September 19, 1953 (Saturday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | November 19, 1953 (Thursday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | April 1, 1954 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | April 19, 1954 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | May 4, 1954 (Tuesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | May 30, 1954 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | June 2, 1954 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | August 8, 1954 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | August 9, 1954 (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 1373 AH start and end?
1373 AH begins on September 10, 1953 and ends on August 29, 1954, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1373 AH?
1373 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 1373 AH?
Ramadan begins May 4, 1954 (Tuesday), Eid al-Fitr June 2, 1954 (Wednesday), the Day of Arafah August 8, 1954 (Sunday), and Eid al-Adha August 9, 1954 (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.