Look up for the Buck Moon!
July's Full Moon is named after the male deer who grow new antlers at this time of year.
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 Amun Jadid a Public Holiday?
Amun Jadid is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Covered bazaar in Ardabil in the northwest of Iran where black banners and flags with Arabic writing mark the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.
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About Amun Jadid
Read more about Amun Jadid.Amun Jadid Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mon | Oct 3 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Sep 22 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Sep 12 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 31 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Aug 10 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jul 8 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Jun 17 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, 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.
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