1389 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1389 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on March 19, 1969 and ends on March 8, 1970, 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 1389 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | March 19, 1969 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Safar | April 18, 1969 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | May 18, 1969 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | June 16, 1969 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | July 16, 1969 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | August 15, 1969 | Friday | 29 |
| Rajab | September 13, 1969 | Saturday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | October 13, 1969 | Monday | 30 |
| Ramadan | November 12, 1969 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | December 11, 1969 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | January 9, 1970 | Friday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | February 8, 1970 | Sunday | 29 |
Occasions of 1389 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | March 19, 1969 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | March 28, 1969 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | May 29, 1969 (Thursday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | October 9, 1969 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | October 27, 1969 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | November 12, 1969 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | December 8, 1969 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | December 11, 1969 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | February 16, 1970 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | February 17, 1970 (Tuesday) |
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 1389 AH start and end?
1389 AH begins on March 19, 1969 and ends on March 8, 1970, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1389 AH?
1389 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 1389 AH?
Ramadan begins November 12, 1969 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr December 11, 1969 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah February 16, 1970 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha February 17, 1970 (Tuesday). 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.