1393 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1393 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on February 5, 1973 and ends on January 24, 1974, 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 1393 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | February 5, 1973 | Monday | 29 |
| Safar | March 6, 1973 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | April 5, 1973 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | May 4, 1973 | Friday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | June 2, 1973 | Saturday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | July 2, 1973 | Monday | 29 |
| Rajab | July 31, 1973 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | August 30, 1973 | Thursday | 29 |
| Ramadan | September 28, 1973 | Friday | 30 |
| Shawwal | October 28, 1973 | Sunday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | November 26, 1973 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | December 26, 1973 | Wednesday | 30 |
Occasions of 1393 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | February 5, 1973 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | February 14, 1973 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | April 16, 1973 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | August 26, 1973 (Sunday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | September 13, 1973 (Thursday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | September 28, 1973 (Friday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | October 24, 1973 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | October 28, 1973 (Sunday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | January 3, 1974 (Thursday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | January 4, 1974 (Friday) |
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 1393 AH start and end?
1393 AH begins on February 5, 1973 and ends on January 24, 1974, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1393 AH?
1393 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 1393 AH?
Ramadan begins September 28, 1973 (Friday), Eid al-Fitr October 28, 1973 (Sunday), the Day of Arafah January 3, 1974 (Thursday), and Eid al-Adha January 4, 1974 (Friday). 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.