Islamic New Year Starts

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AKA Name	1st of Muharram.
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2023 Date	July 19, 2023
2024 Date	July 7, 2024

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Wednesday, Jul 19

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Islamic new year History

The Islamic New Year commemorates Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina. This migration was to escape the oppression and violence that the non-Muslim Quraish, the predominant tribe of Mecca, had been inflicting on him and his companions. He escaped to Medina on camel with his best friend, Abu Bakr. In Medina, Saudi Arabia, they were allowed to recover and grow spiritually and as a community.

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Many of our Muslim friends and neighbors mark the Islamic New Year as an occasion to reflect, fast, and pray in honor of the historical sacrifices during the holy month of Muharram. As we start this new year, let us recommit to the values of justice, equality, and compassion.
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 29, 2022

As we enter the holy month of Muharram that marks the beginning of the Islamic new year, let us join our Muslim friends and neighbors as they reflect on shared values of renewal, empathy, and hope.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) July 29, 2022

Today marks the first day of #Muharram, the beginning of the Islamic New Year. We wish that the New Year 1444 will bring peace and prosperity for all! Kulla 'Aamin wa antum bi khair (May every year find you in good health)! https://t.co/qs7M7DSInG
— LA Civil Rights (@lacivilrights) July 30, 2022

Islamic New Year Starts Facts

Muharram (1st first month of the Islamic calendar), is the holiest month after Ramadan. This month is most recommended by Muhammad to fast and worship in.
The Islamic method of dating was invented by Umar ibn Al-Khattab, a close friend of Muhammad. He was the second Islamic Caliph (rulers) and in the year 638 he standardize the many calendars of the Arabian peninsula.
The Islamic calendar is lunar cycle based and contains twelve months that make up a total of 354.36 days together.
There are parallels between this holiday and the day of Ashura. Ashura commemorates what Muslims believe is Moses crossing the Red Sea to escape the oppressive Pharaoh on Ashura. Similarly, the Islamic New Year marks Muhammad's crossing the desert between Mecca and Medina to escape the oppressive Quraish nobles. For both observances, Muhammad recommended Muslims to fast.
The Islamic calendar is abbreviated A.H. or Anno Hegirae in Western languages. The first date on the Islamic calendar, 1,1 Muharram A.H. corresponds to July 16, year 622.

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Islamic new year Top Events and Things to Do

Muslim parents traditionally tell their children of Muhammad's escape from Mecca to Medina on this night.
Attend a Islamic New Year Celebration. In Indonesia, the government holds various parades and marches to celebrate the Islamic new year. This includes chanting songs called kidung.
Read more about Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina by reading his biography, The Sealed Nectar.