Thanksgiving Around the World
How do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? We give you four thankful festivals from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The Islamic New Year is on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the lunar Islamic calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar.
Is Muharram a Public Holiday?
Muharram is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2025, it falls on a Friday, and some businesses may choose to follow Friday opening hours.
A lantern is often used as a symbol for the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.
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About Muharram
Read more about Muharram.Muharram Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Sep 1 | Muharram | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Muharram | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Aug 10 | Muharram | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Muharram | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Muharram | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jul 7 | Muharram | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Jun 17 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Jun 6 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | May 25 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | May 15 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
