Hijri Calendar 1376 AH
Wednesday, 8 August 1956 – Saturday, 27 July 1957
About the Hijri Year 1376 AH
Overview
354Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
No355-day year
The Hijri year 1376 AH begins on Wednesday, 8 August 1956 (1 Muharram) and ends on Saturday, 27 July 1957 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 354 days, which is a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 1956 and 1957. Ramadan 1376 begins on Monday, 1 April 1957 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Wednesday, 1 May 1957; Eid al-Adha begins on Monday – Thursday 8–11 July 1957.
The Months of 1376 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Wed 8 Aug 1956 | Wed 5 Sep 1956 | 29 |
| 2 | Safar | Thu 6 Sep 1956 | Fri 5 Oct 1956 | 30 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Sat 6 Oct 1956 | Sat 3 Nov 1956 | 29 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Sun 4 Nov 1956 | Sun 2 Dec 1956 | 29 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Mon 3 Dec 1956 | Tue 1 Jan 1957 | 30 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Wed 2 Jan 1957 | Thu 31 Jan 1957 | 30 |
| 7 | Rajab | Fri 1 Feb 1957 | Sat 2 Mar 1957 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Sun 3 Mar 1957 | Sun 31 Mar 1957 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Mon 1 Apr 1957 | Tue 30 Apr 1957 | 30 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Wed 1 May 1957 | Wed 29 May 1957 | 29 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Thu 30 May 1957 | Fri 28 Jun 1957 | 30 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Sat 29 Jun 1957 | Sat 27 Jul 1957 | 29 |
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.