1388 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1388 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on March 30, 1968 and ends on March 18, 1969, 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 1388 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | March 30, 1968 | Saturday | 30 |
| Safar | April 29, 1968 | Monday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | May 29, 1968 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | June 27, 1968 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | July 27, 1968 | Saturday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | August 25, 1968 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rajab | September 24, 1968 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | October 23, 1968 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Ramadan | November 22, 1968 | Friday | 29 |
| Shawwal | December 21, 1968 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | January 20, 1969 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | February 18, 1969 | Tuesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1388 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | March 30, 1968 (Saturday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | April 8, 1968 (Monday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | June 9, 1968 (Sunday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | October 20, 1968 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | November 6, 1968 (Wednesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | November 22, 1968 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | December 18, 1968 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | December 21, 1968 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | February 26, 1969 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | February 27, 1969 (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 1388 AH start and end?
1388 AH begins on March 30, 1968 and ends on March 18, 1969, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1388 AH?
1388 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 1388 AH?
Ramadan begins November 22, 1968 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr December 21, 1968 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah February 26, 1969 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha February 27, 1969 (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.