Hijri Calendar 1400 AH
Tuesday, 20 November 1979 – Saturday, 8 November 1980
About the Hijri Year 1400 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1400 AH begins on Tuesday, 20 November 1979 (1 Muharram) and ends on Saturday, 8 November 1980 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 1979 and 1980. Ramadan 1400 begins on Sunday, 13 July 1980 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Tuesday, 12 August 1980; Eid al-Adha begins on Sunday – Wednesday 19–22 October 1980.
The Months of 1400 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Tue 20 Nov 1979 | Wed 19 Dec 1979 | 30 |
| 2 | Safar | Thu 20 Dec 1979 | Fri 18 Jan 1980 | 30 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Sat 19 Jan 1980 | Sat 16 Feb 1980 | 29 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Sun 17 Feb 1980 | Mon 17 Mar 1980 | 30 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Tue 18 Mar 1980 | Tue 15 Apr 1980 | 29 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Wed 16 Apr 1980 | Wed 14 May 1980 | 29 |
| 7 | Rajab | Thu 15 May 1980 | Fri 13 Jun 1980 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Sat 14 Jun 1980 | Sat 12 Jul 1980 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Sun 13 Jul 1980 | Mon 11 Aug 1980 | 30 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Tue 12 Aug 1980 | Tue 9 Sep 1980 | 29 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Wed 10 Sep 1980 | Thu 9 Oct 1980 | 30 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Fri 10 Oct 1980 | Sat 8 Nov 1980 | 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.