Hijri Calendar 1419 AH
Monday, 27 April 1998 – Friday, 16 April 1999
About the Hijri Year 1419 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1419 AH begins on Monday, 27 April 1998 (1 Muharram) and ends on Friday, 16 April 1999 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 1998 and 1999. Ramadan 1419 begins on Saturday, 19 December 1998 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Monday, 18 January 1999; Eid al-Adha begins on Saturday – Tuesday 27–30 March 1999.
The Months of 1419 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Mon 27 Apr 1998 | Mon 25 May 1998 | 29 |
| 2 | Safar | Tue 26 May 1998 | Wed 24 Jun 1998 | 30 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Thu 25 Jun 1998 | Thu 23 Jul 1998 | 29 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Fri 24 Jul 1998 | Sat 22 Aug 1998 | 30 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Sun 23 Aug 1998 | Sun 20 Sep 1998 | 29 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Mon 21 Sep 1998 | Tue 20 Oct 1998 | 30 |
| 7 | Rajab | Wed 21 Oct 1998 | Thu 19 Nov 1998 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Fri 20 Nov 1998 | Fri 18 Dec 1998 | 29 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Sat 19 Dec 1998 | Sun 17 Jan 1999 | 30 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Mon 18 Jan 1999 | Tue 16 Feb 1999 | 30 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Wed 17 Feb 1999 | Wed 17 Mar 1999 | 29 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Thu 18 Mar 1999 | Fri 16 Apr 1999 | 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.