1385 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1385 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on May 3, 1965 and ends on April 21, 1966, 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 1385 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | May 3, 1965 | Monday | 29 |
| Safar | June 1, 1965 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | June 30, 1965 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | July 30, 1965 | Friday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | August 28, 1965 | Saturday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | September 26, 1965 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rajab | October 26, 1965 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | November 25, 1965 | Thursday | 29 |
| Ramadan | December 24, 1965 | Friday | 30 |
| Shawwal | January 23, 1966 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | February 22, 1966 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | March 24, 1966 | Thursday | 29 |
Occasions of 1385 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | May 3, 1965 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | May 12, 1965 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | July 11, 1965 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | November 21, 1965 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | December 9, 1965 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | December 24, 1965 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | January 19, 1966 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | January 23, 1966 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | April 1, 1966 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | April 2, 1966 (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 1385 AH start and end?
1385 AH begins on May 3, 1965 and ends on April 21, 1966, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1385 AH?
1385 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 1385 AH?
Ramadan begins December 24, 1965 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr January 23, 1966 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah April 1, 1966 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha April 2, 1966 (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.