Skywatching Tips for December 2025
What’s up in the day and night sky in December 2025, including the Geminid meteor shower and the December solstice.
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 a Public Holiday?
Muharram 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 Muharram
Read more about Muharram.Muharram Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Aug 10 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jul 7 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Thu | Jun 26 | Muharram | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Jun 16 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Jun 6 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | May 25 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | May 15 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
| 2030 | Sat | May 4 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | National Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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