Hijri Calendar 1379 AH
Tuesday, 7 July 1959 – Friday, 24 June 1960
About the Hijri Year 1379 AH
Overview
354Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
No355-day year
The Hijri year 1379 AH begins on Tuesday, 7 July 1959 (1 Muharram) and ends on Friday, 24 June 1960 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 354 days, which is a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 1959 and 1960. Ramadan 1379 begins on Sunday, 28 February 1960 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Monday, 28 March 1960; Eid al-Adha begins on Saturday – Tuesday 4–7 June 1960.
The Months of 1379 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Tue 7 Jul 1959 | Tue 4 Aug 1959 | 29 |
| 2 | Safar | Wed 5 Aug 1959 | Thu 3 Sep 1959 | 30 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Fri 4 Sep 1959 | Fri 2 Oct 1959 | 29 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Sat 3 Oct 1959 | Sun 1 Nov 1959 | 30 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Mon 2 Nov 1959 | Mon 30 Nov 1959 | 29 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Tue 1 Dec 1959 | Wed 30 Dec 1959 | 30 |
| 7 | Rajab | Thu 31 Dec 1959 | Thu 28 Jan 1960 | 29 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Fri 29 Jan 1960 | Sat 27 Feb 1960 | 30 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Sun 28 Feb 1960 | Sun 27 Mar 1960 | 29 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Mon 28 Mar 1960 | Tue 26 Apr 1960 | 30 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Wed 27 Apr 1960 | Wed 25 May 1960 | 29 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Thu 26 May 1960 | Fri 24 Jun 1960 | 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.