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Muharram (Muslim New Year) 2025 in Saudi Arabia

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 (Muslim New Year) a Public Holiday?

Muharram (Muslim New Year) is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

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

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About Muharram (Muslim New Year)

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Muharram (Muslim New Year) Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020木曜日8月20日 (木)Muharram (Muslim New Year)Observance
2021火曜日8月10日 (火)Muharram (Muslim New Year)Observance
2022土曜日7月30日 (土)Muharram (Muslim New Year)Observance
2023水曜日7月19日 (水)Muharram (Muslim New Year)Observance
2024日曜日7月7日 (日)Muharram (Muslim New Year)Observance
2025木曜日6月26日 (木)Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date)Observance
2026火曜日6月16日 (火)Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date)Observance
2027日曜日6月6日 (日)Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date)Observance
2028木曜日5月25日 (木)Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date)Observance
2029火曜日5月15日 (火)Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date)Observance
2030土曜日5月4日 (土)Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date)Observance

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