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/New Year a Public Holiday?
Muharram/New Year is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
A lantern is often used as a symbol for the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.
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About Muharram/New Year
Read more about Muharram/New Year.Muharram/New Year Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 31 | Muharram/New Year | National Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Muharram/New Year | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Aug 10 | Muharram/New Year | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Muharram/New Year | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Muharram/New Year | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jul 7 | Muharram/New Year | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Jun 26 | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Jun 16 | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Jun 6 | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | May 25 | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | May 15 | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | National 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.
