1391 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1391 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on February 27, 1971 and ends on February 15, 1972, 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 1391 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | February 27, 1971 | Saturday | 29 |
| Safar | March 28, 1971 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | April 26, 1971 | Monday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | May 26, 1971 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | June 24, 1971 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | July 24, 1971 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rajab | August 23, 1971 | Monday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | September 21, 1971 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Ramadan | October 21, 1971 | Thursday | 30 |
| Shawwal | November 20, 1971 | Saturday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | December 19, 1971 | Sunday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | January 18, 1972 | Tuesday | 29 |
Occasions of 1391 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | February 27, 1971 (Saturday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | March 8, 1971 (Monday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | May 7, 1971 (Friday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | September 18, 1971 (Saturday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | October 5, 1971 (Tuesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | October 21, 1971 (Thursday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | November 16, 1971 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | November 20, 1971 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | January 26, 1972 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | January 27, 1972 (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 1391 AH start and end?
1391 AH begins on February 27, 1971 and ends on February 15, 1972, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1391 AH?
1391 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 1391 AH?
Ramadan begins October 21, 1971 (Thursday), Eid al-Fitr November 20, 1971 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah January 26, 1972 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha January 27, 1972 (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.