What it is and when it occurs
Islamic New Year occurs on 1 Muharram. Lunar dates begin at sunset and may map to different civil dates by method.
Significance and authentic evidence
The calendar era recalls the Hijrah, though the migration did not occur on 1 Muharram.
Recommended actions: a practical plan
Repent, review obligations and begin sustainable good deeds.
- Protect obligatory prayers.
- Choose the established act relevant to this date.
- Add sincere repentance, Qur’an, remembrance and service.
- Confirm local dates and personal rulings with a trusted authority.
Du‘a and dhikr
No authentic New Year du‘a is prescribed.
Common misconceptions and cautions
Do not turn the administrative year boundary into a prescribed festival.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Islamic New Year a prescribed religious festival?
The Hijri year begins on 1 Muharram. The calendar boundary does not itself establish a special festival, prayer or supplication.
When does Islamic New Year occur?
1 Muharram. Hijri nights begin at sunset. Gregorian dates depend on the relevant month start; check the linked calendar and your community’s authority.
Sources and references
Primary texts relevant to this guide are linked below. Historical dates and disputed practices are not presented as settled by these texts.