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 2027?
Muharram / Islamic New year 2027 is on Sunday 6th Jun, 2027 (06/06/2027) in 1796 days
Note that with regards to the Muslim calendar, a holiday is commenced on the sunset of the preceding day; thus, Muharram / Islamic New year 2027 will be observed on the sunset of Saturday 5th Jun, 2027.
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 2030
When is ...? | Weekday | Date | Days away |
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Muharram / Islamic New year 2030 | Friday | May 3rd | in 2858 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2029 | Monday | May 14th | in 2504 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2028 | Thursday | May 25th | in 2150 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2027 | Sunday | Jun 6th | in 1796 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2026 | Tuesday | Jun 16th | in 1441 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2025 | Thursday | Jun 26th | in 1086 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2024 | Sunday | Jul 7th | in 732 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2023 | Wednesday | Jul 19th | in 378 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2022 | Saturday | Jul 30th | in 24 days |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2021 | Monday | Aug 9th | 330 days ago |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2020 | Thursday | Aug 20th | 684 days ago |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2019 | Saturday | Aug 31st | 1039 days ago |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2018 | Tuesday | Sep 11th | 1393 days ago |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2017 | Thursday | Sep 21st | 1748 days ago |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2016 | Sunday | Oct 2nd | 2102 days ago |
Muharram / Islamic New year 2015 | Wednesday | Oct 14th | 2456 days ago |
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