1420 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1420 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on April 17, 1999 and ends on April 5, 2000, 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 1420 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | April 17, 1999 | Saturday | 29 |
| Safar | May 16, 1999 | Sunday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | June 15, 1999 | Tuesday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | July 14, 1999 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | August 12, 1999 | Thursday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | September 11, 1999 | Saturday | 29 |
| Rajab | October 10, 1999 | Sunday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | November 9, 1999 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Ramadan | December 9, 1999 | Thursday | 30 |
| Shawwal | January 8, 2000 | Saturday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | February 7, 2000 | Monday | 29 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | March 7, 2000 | Tuesday | 30 |
Occasions of 1420 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | April 17, 1999 (Saturday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | April 26, 1999 (Monday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | June 26, 1999 (Saturday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | November 5, 1999 (Friday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | November 23, 1999 (Tuesday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | December 9, 1999 (Thursday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | January 4, 2000 (Tuesday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | January 8, 2000 (Saturday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | March 15, 2000 (Wednesday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | March 16, 2000 (Thursday) |
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 1420 AH start and end?
1420 AH begins on April 17, 1999 and ends on April 5, 2000, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1420 AH?
1420 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 1420 AH?
Ramadan begins December 9, 1999 (Thursday), Eid al-Fitr January 8, 2000 (Saturday), the Day of Arafah March 15, 2000 (Wednesday), and Eid al-Adha March 16, 2000 (Thursday). 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.