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Islamic New Year 2025 in Iraq

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 Islamic New Year a Public Holiday?

Islamic New Year is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

A lantern is often used as a symbol for the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.

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About Islamic New Year

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Islamic New Year Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020金曜日8月21日 (金)Islamic New YearNational holiday
2021月曜日8月9日 (月)Islamic New YearNational holiday
2022土曜日7月30日 (土)Islamic New YearNational holiday
2023水曜日7月19日 (水)Islamic New YearNational holiday
2024日曜日7月7日 (日)Islamic New YearNational holiday
2024月曜日7月8日 (月)Islamic New YearObservance
2025木曜日6月26日 (木)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2026火曜日6月16日 (火)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2027日曜日6月6日 (日)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2028木曜日5月25日 (木)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2029火曜日5月15日 (火)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2030土曜日5月4日 (土)Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday

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