1378 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1378 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on July 18, 1958 and ends on July 7, 1959, lasting 355 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 1378 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | July 18, 1958 | Friday | 30 |
| Safar | August 17, 1958 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | September 15, 1958 | Monday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | October 14, 1958 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | November 12, 1958 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | December 12, 1958 | Friday | 29 |
| Rajab | January 10, 1959 | Saturday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | February 9, 1959 | Monday | 30 |
| Ramadan | March 11, 1959 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | April 9, 1959 | Thursday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | May 9, 1959 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | June 8, 1959 | Monday | 30 |
Occasions of 1378 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | July 18, 1958 (Friday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | July 27, 1958 (Sunday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | September 26, 1958 (Friday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | February 5, 1959 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | February 23, 1959 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | March 11, 1959 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | April 6, 1959 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | April 9, 1959 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | June 16, 1959 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | June 17, 1959 (Wednesday) |
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 1378 AH start and end?
1378 AH begins on July 18, 1958 and ends on July 7, 1959, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1378 AH?
1378 AH lasts 355 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 1378 AH?
Ramadan begins March 11, 1959 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr April 9, 1959 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah June 16, 1959 (Tuesday), and Eid al-Adha June 17, 1959 (Wednesday). 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.