Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is also the beginning of a new Islamic year that many Muslims consider a cultural event. The Islamic New Year does not matter on the basis of religion. Nevertheless, many Muslims take this opportunity to remember the events of the life of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). On that day, some also remember the Hegira of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions to the city called Medina.
When is Muharram / Islamic New year 2018?
Muharram / Islamic New year 2018 started on Tuesday 11th Sep, 2018 (11/09/2018) 449 days ago
Note that with regards to the Muslim calendar, a holiday is commenced on the sunset of the preceding day; thus, Muharram / Islamic New year 2018 will be observed on the sunset of Monday 10th Sep, 2018.
Muharram / Islamic New year always falls on the same day according to the Islamic calendar; for it being a lunar calendar. Nonetheless, the day differs on the Gregorian calendar as it is a solar calendar; causing roughly an eleven day difference each year.
The dates of Muharram / Islamic New year are usually determined by either an actual sighting of the moon with the naked eyes, or through astronomical calculations. Note that dates provided here are based on the dates adopted by the Fiqh Council of North America.
Dates for Muharram / Islamic New year from 2015 to 2024
When is ...? | Weekday | Date | Days away |
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Muharram / Islamic New year 2024 | Sunday | Jul 7th | in 1676 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2023 | Wednesday | Jul 19th | in 1322 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2022 | Saturday | Jul 30th | in 968 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2021 | Monday | Aug 9th | in 613 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2020 | Thursday | Aug 20th | in 259 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2019 | Saturday | Aug 31st | 95 days ago |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2018 | Tuesday | Sep 11th | 449 days ago |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2017 | Thursday | Sep 21st | 804 days ago |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2016 | Sunday | Oct 2nd | 1158 days ago |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2015 | Wednesday | Oct 14th | 1512 days ago |
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