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Hijra New Year 2025 in Morocco

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 Hijra New Year a Public Holiday?

Hijra 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 Hijra New Year

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Hijra New Year Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020金曜日8月21日 (金)Hijra New YearNational holiday
2021火曜日8月10日 (火)Hijra New YearNational holiday
2022土曜日7月30日 (土)Hijra New YearNational holiday
2023水曜日7月19日 (水)Hijra New YearNational holiday
2024日曜日7月7日 (日)Hijra New YearNational holiday
2025金曜日6月27日 (金)Hijra New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2026水曜日6月17日 (水)Hijra New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2027日曜日6月6日 (日)Hijra New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2028木曜日5月25日 (木)Hijra New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2029火曜日5月15日 (火)Hijra New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday
2030土曜日5月4日 (土)Hijra New Year (Tentative Date)National holiday

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