1400 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1400 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on November 21, 1979 and ends on November 8, 1980, 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 1400 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | November 21, 1979 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Safar | December 21, 1979 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | January 19, 1980 | Saturday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | February 18, 1980 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | March 18, 1980 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | April 16, 1980 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rajab | May 16, 1980 | Friday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | June 14, 1980 | Saturday | 30 |
| Ramadan | July 14, 1980 | Monday | 29 |
| Shawwal | August 12, 1980 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | September 11, 1980 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | October 10, 1980 | Friday | 30 |
Occasions of 1400 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | November 21, 1979 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | November 30, 1979 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | January 30, 1980 (Wednesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | June 11, 1980 (Wednesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | June 28, 1980 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | July 14, 1980 (Monday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | August 9, 1980 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | August 12, 1980 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | October 18, 1980 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | October 19, 1980 (Sunday) |
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 1400 AH start and end?
1400 AH begins on November 21, 1979 and ends on November 8, 1980, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1400 AH?
1400 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 1400 AH?
Ramadan begins July 14, 1980 (Monday), Eid al-Fitr August 12, 1980 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah October 18, 1980 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha October 19, 1980 (Sunday). 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.