Muharram/New Year in Malaysia
Quick Facts
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning.Name
Muharram/New YearAlternative name
Awal MuharramMuharram/New Year 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013Muharram/New Year 2014
Saturday, October 25, 2014List of dates for other years
The Islamic year lasts for about 354 days and consists of 12 months. Muharram is the first month and some Muslims mark the start of the Islamic year on the first day of Muharram. Many Muslims fast during daylight hours on the ninth and 10th or 10th and 11th days of the month to mark the Day of Ashura (Yaumu-l 'Ashurah). This is the anniversary of the death of Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammed.
There may be some congestion around mosques on some days, particularly in the evenings, during Muharram.
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About Muharram/New Year
Read more about Muharram/New Year.Muharram/New Year Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Nov 9 | 1980 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Fri | Oct 30 | 1981 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Tue | Oct 19 | 1982 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Sat | Oct 8 | 1983 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Thu | Sep 27 | 1984 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Mon | Sep 16 | 1985 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Sat | Sep 6 | 1986 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Wed | Aug 26 | 1987 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Sun | Aug 14 | 1988 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Fri | Aug 4 | 1989 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Tue | Jul 24 | 1990 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Sat | Jul 13 | 1991 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Thu | Jul 2 | 1992 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Mon | Jun 21 | 1993 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Fri | Jun 10 | 1994 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Wed | May 31 | 1995 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Sun | May 19 | 1996 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Fri | May 9 | 1997 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Tue | Apr 28 | 1998 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Sat | Apr 17 | 1999 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Thu | Apr 6 | 2000 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Mon | Mar 26 | 2001 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Fri | Mar 15 | 2002 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Wed | Mar 5 | 2003 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Sun | Feb 22 | 2004 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Thu | Feb 10 | 2005 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Tue | Jan 31 | 2006 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Sat | Jan 20 | 2007 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Thu | Jan 10 | 2008 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Mon | Dec 29 | 2008 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Fri | Dec 18 | 2009 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Wed | Dec 8 | 2010 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Sun | Nov 27 | 2011 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Thu | Nov 15 | 2012 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Tue | Nov 5 | 2013 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Sat | Oct 25 | 2014 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
| Thu | Oct 15 | 2015 | Muharram/New Year | National holiday |
Other holidays in November 2013 in Malaysia
- Hari Deepavali ―Saturday, November 2, 2013
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