Dhul-Hijjah 1387 AH Calendar
The full calendar of Dhul-Hijjah 1387 AH: month 12 of the Hijri year, beginning on March 1, 1968 (Friday) and ending on March 29, 1968, lasting 29 days according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar. The table below maps each day of the month to its Gregorian date, weekday and occasions.
Occasions this month: Day of Arafah (March 9, 1968), Eid al-Adha (March 10, 1968).
| Hijri date | Day | Gregorian date | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Friday | March 1, 1968 | |
| 2 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Saturday | March 2, 1968 | |
| 3 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Sunday | March 3, 1968 | |
| 4 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Monday | March 4, 1968 | |
| 5 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Tuesday | March 5, 1968 | |
| 6 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Wednesday | March 6, 1968 | |
| 7 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Thursday | March 7, 1968 | |
| 8 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Friday | March 8, 1968 | |
| 9 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Saturday | March 9, 1968 | Day of Arafah |
| 10 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Sunday | March 10, 1968 | Eid al-Adha |
| 11 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Monday | March 11, 1968 | |
| 12 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Tuesday | March 12, 1968 | |
| 13 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Wednesday | March 13, 1968 | |
| 14 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Thursday | March 14, 1968 | |
| 15 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Friday | March 15, 1968 | |
| 16 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Saturday | March 16, 1968 | |
| 17 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Sunday | March 17, 1968 | |
| 18 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Monday | March 18, 1968 | |
| 19 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Tuesday | March 19, 1968 | |
| 20 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Wednesday | March 20, 1968 | |
| 21 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Thursday | March 21, 1968 | |
| 22 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Friday | March 22, 1968 | |
| 23 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Saturday | March 23, 1968 | |
| 24 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Sunday | March 24, 1968 | |
| 25 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Monday | March 25, 1968 | |
| 26 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Tuesday | March 26, 1968 | |
| 27 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Wednesday | March 27, 1968 | |
| 28 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Thursday | March 28, 1968 | |
| 29 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 | Friday | March 29, 1968 |
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 Dhul-Hijjah 1387 AH start?
Dhul-Hijjah 1387 AH starts on March 1, 1968 (Friday) and lasts 29 days, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
Why does a Hijri month have only 29 or 30 days?
A Hijri month is lunar: it begins with the birth of the crescent and ends at the next one. A lunar cycle takes about 29.5 days, so months alternate between 29 and 30 days.
Why might the first day of the month in my country differ by one day?
This calendar follows Umm al-Qura, adopted in Saudi Arabia. Other countries rely on crescent sighting or other tabulations, and their month may start one day earlier or later.