Hijri Calendar 1398 AH
Sunday, 11 December 1977 – Thursday, 30 November 1978
About the Hijri Year 1398 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1398 AH begins on Sunday, 11 December 1977 (1 Muharram) and ends on Thursday, 30 November 1978 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 1977 and 1978. Ramadan 1398 begins on Saturday, 5 August 1978 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Sunday, 3 September 1978; Eid al-Adha begins on Friday – Monday 10–13 November 1978.
The Months of 1398 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Sun 11 Dec 1977 | Mon 9 Jan 1978 | 30 |
| 2 | Safar | Tue 10 Jan 1978 | Tue 7 Feb 1978 | 29 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Wed 8 Feb 1978 | Thu 9 Mar 1978 | 30 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Fri 10 Mar 1978 | Fri 7 Apr 1978 | 29 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Sat 8 Apr 1978 | Sun 7 May 1978 | 30 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Mon 8 May 1978 | Mon 5 Jun 1978 | 29 |
| 7 | Rajab | Tue 6 Jun 1978 | Wed 5 Jul 1978 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Thu 6 Jul 1978 | Fri 4 Aug 1978 | 30 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Sat 5 Aug 1978 | Sat 2 Sep 1978 | 29 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Sun 3 Sep 1978 | Mon 2 Oct 1978 | 30 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Tue 3 Oct 1978 | Tue 31 Oct 1978 | 29 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Wed 1 Nov 1978 | Thu 30 Nov 1978 | 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.