1387 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1387 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on April 11, 1967 and ends on March 29, 1968, 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 1387 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | April 11, 1967 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Safar | May 11, 1967 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | June 9, 1967 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | July 9, 1967 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | August 7, 1967 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | September 6, 1967 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rajab | October 5, 1967 | Thursday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | November 4, 1967 | Saturday | 29 |
| Ramadan | December 3, 1967 | Sunday | 30 |
| Shawwal | January 2, 1968 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | January 31, 1968 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | March 1, 1968 | Friday | 29 |
Occasions of 1387 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | April 11, 1967 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | April 20, 1967 (Thursday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | June 20, 1967 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | October 31, 1967 (Tuesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | November 18, 1967 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | December 3, 1967 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | December 29, 1967 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | January 2, 1968 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | March 9, 1968 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | March 10, 1968 (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 1387 AH start and end?
1387 AH begins on April 11, 1967 and ends on March 29, 1968, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1387 AH?
1387 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 1387 AH?
Ramadan begins December 3, 1967 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr January 2, 1968 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah March 9, 1968 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha March 10, 1968 (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.