Hijri Calendar 1396 AH
Friday, 2 January 1976 – Tuesday, 21 December 1976
About the Hijri Year 1396 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1396 AH begins on Friday, 2 January 1976 (1 Muharram) and ends on Tuesday, 21 December 1976 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian year 1976. Ramadan 1396 begins on Thursday, 26 August 1976 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Friday, 24 September 1976; Eid al-Adha begins on Wednesday – Saturday 1–4 December 1976.
The Months of 1396 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Fri 2 Jan 1976 | Sat 31 Jan 1976 | 30 |
| 2 | Safar | Sun 1 Feb 1976 | Sun 29 Feb 1976 | 29 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Mon 1 Mar 1976 | Tue 30 Mar 1976 | 30 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Wed 31 Mar 1976 | Thu 29 Apr 1976 | 30 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Fri 30 Apr 1976 | Sat 29 May 1976 | 30 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Sun 30 May 1976 | Sun 27 Jun 1976 | 29 |
| 7 | Rajab | Mon 28 Jun 1976 | Tue 27 Jul 1976 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Wed 28 Jul 1976 | Wed 25 Aug 1976 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Thu 26 Aug 1976 | Thu 23 Sep 1976 | 29 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Fri 24 Sep 1976 | Sat 23 Oct 1976 | 30 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Sun 24 Oct 1976 | Sun 21 Nov 1976 | 29 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Mon 22 Nov 1976 | Tue 21 Dec 1976 | 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.