1398 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1398 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on December 12, 1977 and ends on November 30, 1978, 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 1398 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | December 12, 1977 | Monday | 29 |
| Safar | January 10, 1978 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | February 9, 1978 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | March 10, 1978 | Friday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | April 9, 1978 | Sunday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | May 9, 1978 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rajab | June 7, 1978 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | July 7, 1978 | Friday | 30 |
| Ramadan | August 6, 1978 | Sunday | 29 |
| Shawwal | September 4, 1978 | Monday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | October 4, 1978 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | November 2, 1978 | Thursday | 29 |
Occasions of 1398 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | December 12, 1977 (Monday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | December 21, 1977 (Wednesday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | February 20, 1978 (Monday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | July 3, 1978 (Monday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | July 21, 1978 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | August 6, 1978 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | September 1, 1978 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | September 4, 1978 (Monday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | November 10, 1978 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | November 11, 1978 (Saturday) |
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 1398 AH start and end?
1398 AH begins on December 12, 1977 and ends on November 30, 1978, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1398 AH?
1398 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 1398 AH?
Ramadan begins August 6, 1978 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr September 4, 1978 (Monday), the Day of Arafah November 10, 1978 (Friday), and Eid al-Adha November 11, 1978 (Saturday). 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.