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Muharram 2025 in Russia

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 not a public holiday. Businesses have normal 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

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Muharram Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019SatAug 31MuharramMuslim
2020ThuAug 20MuharramMuslim
2021TueAug 10MuharramMuslim
2022SatJul 30MuharramMuslim
2023WedJul 19MuharramMuslim
2024SunJul 7MuharramMuslim
2025FriJun 27Muharram (Tentative Date)Muslim
2026WedJun 17Muharram (Tentative Date)Muslim
2027SunJun 6Muharram (Tentative Date)Muslim
2028ThuMay 25Muharram (Tentative Date)Muslim
2029TueMay 15Muharram (Tentative Date)Muslim

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