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Muharram/Islamic New Year 2025 in Mauritania

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/Islamic New Year a Public Holiday?

Muharram/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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Muharram/Islamic New Year Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020金曜日8月21日 (金)Muharram/Islamic New YearPublic Holiday
2021火曜日8月10日 (火)Muharram/Islamic New YearPublic Holiday
2022日曜日7月31日 (日)Muharram/Islamic New YearPublic Holiday
2023水曜日7月19日 (水)Muharram/Islamic New YearPublic Holiday
2024月曜日7月8日 (月)Muharram/Islamic New YearPublic Holiday
2025金曜日6月27日 (金)Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2026水曜日6月17日 (水)Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2027日曜日6月6日 (日)Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2028木曜日5月25日 (木)Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2029火曜日5月15日 (火)Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Public Holiday
2030土曜日5月4日 (土)Muharram/Islamic New Year (Tentative Date)Public Holiday

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