1394 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1394 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on January 25, 1974 and ends on January 13, 1975, 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 1394 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | January 25, 1974 | Friday | 30 |
| Safar | February 24, 1974 | Sunday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | March 25, 1974 | Monday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | April 24, 1974 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | May 23, 1974 | Thursday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | June 21, 1974 | Friday | 30 |
| Rajab | July 21, 1974 | Sunday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | August 19, 1974 | Monday | 30 |
| Ramadan | September 18, 1974 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | October 17, 1974 | Thursday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | November 16, 1974 | Saturday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | December 15, 1974 | Sunday | 30 |
Occasions of 1394 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | January 25, 1974 (Friday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | February 3, 1974 (Sunday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | April 5, 1974 (Friday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | August 16, 1974 (Friday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | September 2, 1974 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | September 18, 1974 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | October 14, 1974 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | October 17, 1974 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | December 23, 1974 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | December 24, 1974 (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 1394 AH start and end?
1394 AH begins on January 25, 1974 and ends on January 13, 1975, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1394 AH?
1394 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 1394 AH?
Ramadan begins September 18, 1974 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr October 17, 1974 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah December 23, 1974 (Monday), and Eid al-Adha December 24, 1974 (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.