Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
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 (Muslim New Year) a Public Holiday?
Muharram (Muslim New Year) 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 (Muslim New Year)
Read more about Muharram (Muslim New Year).Muharram (Muslim New Year) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | 31 Aug | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| 2020 | Thu | 20 Aug | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| 2021 | Tue | 10 Aug | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| 2022 | Sat | 30 Jul | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| 2023 | Wed | 19 Jul | Muharram (Muslim New Year) | Observance |
| 2024 | Sun | 7 Jul | Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2025 | Thu | 26 Jun | Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2026 | Tue | 16 Jun | Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2027 | Sun | 6 Jun | Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2028 | Thu | 25 May | Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2029 | Tue | 15 May | Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date) | Observance |
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