1383 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1383 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on May 24, 1963 and ends on May 12, 1964, 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 1383 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | May 24, 1963 | Friday | 30 |
| Safar | June 23, 1963 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | July 22, 1963 | Monday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | August 20, 1963 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | September 19, 1963 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | October 19, 1963 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rajab | November 18, 1963 | Monday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | December 17, 1963 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Ramadan | January 16, 1964 | Thursday | 30 |
| Shawwal | February 15, 1964 | Saturday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | March 15, 1964 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | April 14, 1964 | Tuesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1383 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | May 24, 1963 (Friday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | June 2, 1963 (Sunday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | August 2, 1963 (Friday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | December 14, 1963 (Saturday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | December 31, 1963 (Tuesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | January 16, 1964 (Thursday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | February 11, 1964 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | February 15, 1964 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | April 22, 1964 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | April 23, 1964 (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 1383 AH start and end?
1383 AH begins on May 24, 1963 and ends on May 12, 1964, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1383 AH?
1383 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 1383 AH?
Ramadan begins January 16, 1964 (Thursday), Eid al-Fitr February 15, 1964 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah April 22, 1964 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha April 23, 1964 (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.