Hijri Calendar 1389 AH
Wednesday, 19 March 1969 – Sunday, 8 March 1970
About the Hijri Year 1389 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1389 AH begins on Wednesday, 19 March 1969 (1 Muharram) and ends on Sunday, 8 March 1970 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 1969 and 1970. Ramadan 1389 begins on Monday, 10 November 1969 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Wednesday, 10 December 1969; Eid al-Adha begins on Monday – Thursday 16–19 February 1970.
The Months of 1389 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Wed 19 Mar 1969 | Thu 17 Apr 1969 | 30 |
| 2 | Safar | Fri 18 Apr 1969 | Fri 16 May 1969 | 29 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Sat 17 May 1969 | Sun 15 Jun 1969 | 30 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Mon 16 Jun 1969 | Mon 14 Jul 1969 | 29 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Tue 15 Jul 1969 | Wed 13 Aug 1969 | 30 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Thu 14 Aug 1969 | Thu 11 Sep 1969 | 29 |
| 7 | Rajab | Fri 12 Sep 1969 | Sat 11 Oct 1969 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Sun 12 Oct 1969 | Sun 9 Nov 1969 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Mon 10 Nov 1969 | Tue 9 Dec 1969 | 30 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Wed 10 Dec 1969 | Wed 7 Jan 1970 | 29 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Thu 8 Jan 1970 | Fri 6 Feb 1970 | 30 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Sat 7 Feb 1970 | Sun 8 Mar 1970 | 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.