Nov 29/30: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
This eclipse of November's Beaver Moon/ Frost Moon is a deep one - about 82% of the Moon's disc will be covered by the Earth's penumbral shadow. Watch it LIVE.
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 Al-Hijra a Public Holiday?
Al-Hijra is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Covered bazaar in Ardabil in the northwest of Iran where black banners and flags with Arabic writing mark the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.
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About Al-Hijra
Read more about Al-Hijra.Al-Hijra Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu | Oct 15 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2016 | Tue | Oct 4 | Al-Hijra observed | Local holiday | |
| 2017 | Fri | Sep 22 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2018 | Tue | Sep 11 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2019 | Fri | Aug 30 | Al-Hijra observed | Local holiday | Osun |
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 31 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2019 | Mon | Sep 2 | Al-Hijra observed | Local holiday | Kano, Osun, Sokoto |
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2021 | Tue | Aug 10 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2024 | Mon | Jul 8 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday | |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Al-Hijra | Local holiday |
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