Hijri Calendar 1420 AH
Saturday, 17 April 1999 – Wednesday, 5 April 2000
About the Hijri Year 1420 AH
Overview
355Days
12Lunar months
16Islamic observances
Yes355-day year
The Hijri year 1420 AH begins on Saturday, 17 April 1999 (1 Muharram) and ends on Wednesday, 5 April 2000 (the last day of Dhu al-Hijjah). It has 355 days, one more than a common lunar year, and overlaps the Gregorian years 1999 and 2000. Ramadan 1420 begins on Thursday, 9 December 1999 and Eid al-Fitr falls on Saturday, 8 January 2000; Eid al-Adha begins on Thursday – Sunday 16–19 March 2000.
The Months of 1420 AH
| # | Month | Starts | Ends | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muharram | Sat 17 Apr 1999 | Sat 15 May 1999 | 29 |
| 2 | Safar | Sun 16 May 1999 | Mon 14 Jun 1999 | 30 |
| 3 | Rabi al-Awwal | Tue 15 Jun 1999 | Tue 13 Jul 1999 | 29 |
| 4 | Rabi al-Thani | Wed 14 Jul 1999 | Wed 11 Aug 1999 | 29 |
| 5 | Jumada al-Ula | Thu 12 Aug 1999 | Fri 10 Sep 1999 | 30 |
| 6 | Jumada al-Akhirah | Sat 11 Sep 1999 | Sat 9 Oct 1999 | 29 |
| 7 | Rajab | Sun 10 Oct 1999 | Mon 8 Nov 1999 | 30 |
| 8 | Sha'ban | Tue 9 Nov 1999 | Wed 8 Dec 1999 | 30 |
| 9 | Ramadan | Thu 9 Dec 1999 | Fri 7 Jan 2000 | 30 |
| 10 | Shawwal | Sat 8 Jan 2000 | Sun 6 Feb 2000 | 30 |
| 11 | Dhu al-Qi'dah | Mon 7 Feb 2000 | Mon 6 Mar 2000 | 29 |
| 12 | Dhu al-Hijjah | Tue 7 Mar 2000 | Wed 5 Apr 2000 | 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.