Most Remote Moon Until 2043
The most extreme Earth-Moon distances occur around New Moon or Full Moon. On November 20, 2025, the Moon will be at its farthest distance for the next 18 years.
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 Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) a Public Holiday?
Al-Hijra (Islamic 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 Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
Read more about Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year).Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sun | Aug 23 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Aug 12 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | Jul 21 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jul 7 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Jun 26 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) | Observance |
| 2026 | Wed | Jun 17 | Al-Hijra (Islamic 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.
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