1379 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1379 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on July 8, 1959 and ends on June 25, 1960, 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 1379 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | July 8, 1959 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Safar | August 6, 1959 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | September 5, 1959 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | October 4, 1959 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | November 2, 1959 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | December 1, 1959 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rajab | December 31, 1959 | Thursday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | January 29, 1960 | Friday | 30 |
| Ramadan | February 28, 1960 | Sunday | 30 |
| Shawwal | March 29, 1960 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | April 27, 1960 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | May 27, 1960 | Friday | 30 |
Occasions of 1379 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | July 8, 1959 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | July 17, 1959 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | September 16, 1959 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | January 26, 1960 (Tuesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | February 12, 1960 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | February 28, 1960 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | March 25, 1960 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | March 29, 1960 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | June 4, 1960 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | June 5, 1960 (Sunday) |
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 1379 AH start and end?
1379 AH begins on July 8, 1959 and ends on June 25, 1960, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1379 AH?
1379 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 1379 AH?
Ramadan begins February 28, 1960 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr March 29, 1960 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah June 4, 1960 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha June 5, 1960 (Sunday). 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.