Hijri Calendar 1357 AH
Wednesday, 2 March 1938 – Sunday, 19 February 1939
About the Hijri Year 1357 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1357 AH begins on Wednesday, 2 March 1938 (1 Muharram) and ends on Sunday, 19 February 1939 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 1938 and 1939. Ramadan 1357 begins on Monday, 24 October 1938 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Wednesday, 23 November 1938; Eid al-Adha begins on Monday – Thursday 30 January – 2 February 1939.
The Months of 1357 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Wed 2 Mar 1938 | Thu 31 Mar 1938 | 30 |
| 2 | Safar | Fri 1 Apr 1938 | Fri 29 Apr 1938 | 29 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Sat 30 Apr 1938 | Sun 29 May 1938 | 30 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Mon 30 May 1938 | Mon 27 Jun 1938 | 29 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Tue 28 Jun 1938 | Wed 27 Jul 1938 | 30 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Thu 28 Jul 1938 | Thu 25 Aug 1938 | 29 |
| 7 | Rajab | Fri 26 Aug 1938 | Sat 24 Sep 1938 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Sun 25 Sep 1938 | Sun 23 Oct 1938 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Mon 24 Oct 1938 | Tue 22 Nov 1938 | 30 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Wed 23 Nov 1938 | Wed 21 Dec 1938 | 29 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Thu 22 Dec 1938 | Fri 20 Jan 1939 | 30 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Sat 21 Jan 1939 | Sun 19 Feb 1939 | 30 |
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia. Countries that begin each month with a local sighting of the crescent may observe a date one day later. See why Islamic dates differ between countries.