1397 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1397 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on December 22, 1976 and ends on December 11, 1977, 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 1397 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | December 22, 1976 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Safar | January 21, 1977 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | February 19, 1977 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | March 21, 1977 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | April 20, 1977 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | May 19, 1977 | Thursday | 30 |
| Rajab | June 18, 1977 | Saturday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | July 18, 1977 | Monday | 30 |
| Ramadan | August 17, 1977 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Shawwal | September 15, 1977 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | October 14, 1977 | Friday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | November 12, 1977 | Saturday | 30 |
Occasions of 1397 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | December 22, 1976 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | December 31, 1976 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | March 2, 1977 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | July 14, 1977 (Thursday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | August 1, 1977 (Monday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | August 17, 1977 (Wednesday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | September 12, 1977 (Monday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | September 15, 1977 (Thursday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | November 20, 1977 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | November 21, 1977 (Monday) |
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 1397 AH start and end?
1397 AH begins on December 22, 1976 and ends on December 11, 1977, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1397 AH?
1397 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 1397 AH?
Ramadan begins August 17, 1977 (Wednesday), Eid al-Fitr September 15, 1977 (Thursday), the Day of Arafah November 20, 1977 (Sunday), and Eid al-Adha November 21, 1977 (Monday). 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.