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Islamic New Year

Name: Islamic New Year
Start: 2027-06-06
End: 2027-06-06
Location: United Arab Emirates

رأس السنة الهجرية

Public holidayIslamic occasion

The first day of Muharram, the start of the Hijri year, which dates from the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Makkah to Madinah.

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Sunday, 6 June 2027 · 1 Muharram 1449 AH

Public holiday: One day, which can be moved to the start or the end of the week. In 2026 the holiday was Monday 15 June.

The date follows the Umm al Qura calendar and can move by a day with the sighting of the moon.