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 | Sat | Aug 31 | Muharram | Common Local Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Muharram | Common Local Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Aug 9 | Muharram | Common Local Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Muharram | Common Local Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Muharram | Common Local Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jul 7 | Muharram | Common Local Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Common Local Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Jun 17 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Common Local Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Jun 6 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Common Local Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | May 25 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Common Local Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | May 15 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Common Local 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.
