Islamic New Year 2023: Islamic New Year also known as Hijri New Year. That day marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year and is also the day on which the number of years increases. Most Muslims around the world celebrate the first day of the month of Muharram as the beginning of the Islamic year. This year, the first day of the Islamic New Year will be celebrated on July 18 (with conditions).
List of months in the Islamic calendar 2023
There are 12 months or 355 days in the Islamic calendar, mainly used in Muslim countries and Western countries where Muslims celebrate religious holidays. Check out the list below:
month | The name of the Islamic calendar |
Firstly | Muharram |
Other | safar |
Tuesday | Rabi-ul-evwal |
Wednesday | Rabbi Sani |
Thursday | Djemadi-l-evval |
Friday | Jamadi-us-Sani |
Saturday | Rajab |
eighth | saban |
ninth | ramadan festival |
tenth | Shawls |
eleventh | Zil-Kada |
Twelveth | Zul-Hijjah |
Islamic New Year: History
The Hijra, or migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina, corresponds to the year 622 of the Gregorian calendar, chosen as the epoch (reference date) of the Islamic period. The dates of important events, such as observance of holy nights and festivals, and all religious obligations, such as prayer, fasting during Ramadan and pilgrimage, are determined according to the calendar. Islamic.
Islamic New Year: Meaning
The Islamic New Year has great significance for Muslims all over the world. The Islamic calendar begins with Muharram, which marks a period of rejuvenation and spiritual reflection. This is a time for reflection, self-assessment, and setting mental goals for the coming year. Muslims use this opportunity to express gratitude, seek forgiveness, and make decisions to improve their relationship with Allah. It seeks to emphasize the virtues of justice, courage, and resistance to injustice while serving as a memorial to the sacrifices of Imam Hussein and his companions.
Interesting facts about the Islamic calendar
- The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, is a lunar calendar based on the change of the Moon.
- The Islamic calendar is shorter than the Gregorian calendar.
- An Islamic calendar year has 354 or 355 days, while a Gregorian year has 365 or 366 days.
- The Islamic calendar does not have a leap year concept like the Gregorian calendar.
- An alternate month called “Adh-Zul Hijjah” is added approximately every three years.
- The exact date of the Islamic New Year varies from year to year as it depends on seeing the new moon.
In India, the month of Muharram is expected to begin on July 18 as observed by the moon. However, the exact date will not be revealed until the country witnesses the month of Muharram. Along with India, several countries including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Morocco and Malaysia will celebrate Muharram on the same day.
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Source: HIS Education