1419 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1419 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on April 28, 1998 and ends on April 16, 1999, 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 1419 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | April 28, 1998 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Safar | May 27, 1998 | Wednesday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | June 26, 1998 | Friday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | July 25, 1998 | Saturday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Ula | August 24, 1998 | Monday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | September 22, 1998 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Rajab | October 22, 1998 | Thursday | 29 |
| Sha'ban | November 20, 1998 | Friday | 30 |
| Ramadan | December 20, 1998 | Sunday | 30 |
| Shawwal | January 19, 1999 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | February 18, 1999 | Thursday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | March 19, 1999 | Friday | 29 |
Occasions of 1419 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | April 28, 1998 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | May 7, 1998 (Thursday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | July 7, 1998 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | November 17, 1998 (Tuesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | December 4, 1998 (Friday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | December 20, 1998 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | January 15, 1999 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | January 19, 1999 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | March 27, 1999 (Saturday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | March 28, 1999 (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 1419 AH start and end?
1419 AH begins on April 28, 1998 and ends on April 16, 1999, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1419 AH?
1419 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 1419 AH?
Ramadan begins December 20, 1998 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr January 19, 1999 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah March 27, 1999 (Saturday), and Eid al-Adha March 28, 1999 (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.