1374 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1374 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on August 30, 1954 and ends on August 18, 1955, 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 1374 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | August 30, 1954 | Monday | 30 |
| Safar | September 29, 1954 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | October 28, 1954 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | November 27, 1954 | Saturday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | December 27, 1954 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | January 25, 1955 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rajab | February 24, 1955 | Thursday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | March 25, 1955 | Friday | 30 |
| Ramadan | April 24, 1955 | Sunday | 29 |
| Shawwal | May 23, 1955 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | June 21, 1955 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | July 21, 1955 | Thursday | 29 |
Occasions of 1374 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | August 30, 1954 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | September 8, 1954 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | November 8, 1954 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | March 22, 1955 (Tuesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | April 8, 1955 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | April 24, 1955 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | May 20, 1955 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | May 23, 1955 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | July 29, 1955 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | July 30, 1955 (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 1374 AH start and end?
1374 AH begins on August 30, 1954 and ends on August 18, 1955, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1374 AH?
1374 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 1374 AH?
Ramadan begins April 24, 1955 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr May 23, 1955 (Monday), the Day of Arafah July 29, 1955 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha July 30, 1955 (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.