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Islamic New Year (1 Muharram): what it is and what to do

Short answerThe Islamic New Year is the first day of Muharram, the start of the calendar adopted under Umar, may God be pleased with him, from the Prophet’s ﷺ migration to Madinah. It has no specific worship or prescribed celebration, but Muharram is a sacred month in which fasting is encouraged.

Next date (expected)domingo, 6 de junio de 2027
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Date per the Umm al-Qura calendar, confirmed by moon sighting.

What is it?

The Hijri calendar begins with the Prophet’s ﷺ migration in 622 CE. It is lunar with twelve months and shifts about eleven days earlier each Gregorian year.

What to do

Hadith
أَفْضَلُ الصِّيَامِ بَعْدَ رَمَضَانَ شَهْرُ اللَّهِ الْمُحَرَّمُ

The best fasting after Ramadan is in God’s month of Muharram.

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  • Fast more in Muharram, especially on Ashura.
  • Renew intention and repentance and review oneself.
  • There is no authentic evidence for a specific supplication or celebration on New Year’s day.

Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Islamic New Year celebrated?

No special celebration is prescribed; Muslims remember the Hijrah and fast in Muharram.

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