Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
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 Amun Jadid a Public Holiday?
Amun Jadid 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 Amun Jadid
Read more about Amun Jadid.Amun Jadid Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Thu | Oct 15 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2016 | Mon | Oct 3 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Sep 22 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Sep 12 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 31 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Aug 10 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2024 | Mon | Jul 8 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common local holiday |
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