Islamic New Year 2026: When is Muharram 1448?

📅 When is the Islamic New Year in 2026?

Note: The exact dates are subject to the local sighting of the new moon.

The Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the year 1448 AH, is expected to commence at sunset on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The observance of the 1st of Muharram runs from the evening of June 16th through Wednesday, June 17th, 2026.

What is the Islamic New Year?

The Islamic New Year is the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Hijri calendar. Unlike the Gregorian New Year, the Islamic New Year is generally a time of quiet reflection, prayer, and historical remembrance. The Hijri calendar began in 622 AD, marking the Hijrah — the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina.

The Significance of Muharram

Muharram (المحرّم) means "Forbidden" or "Sacred." It is one of the four sacred months in Islam, during which the spiritual rewards for good deeds are magnified.

The Day of Ashura (10th of Muharram)

In 2026, the Day of Ashura is expected to fall on Thursday, June 25, 2026. It marks the day Allah saved Prophet Musa (Moses) and the Children of Israel from the Pharaoh. Fasting on Ashura expiates the minor sins of the past year.

How is the Hijri New Year Observed?

1. Sincere intentions (Niyyah): Reflecting on the past year and making goals for spiritual improvement.
2. Increasing worship: Giving charity (Sadaqah), reading the Quran, and performing voluntary prayers.
3. Fasting: Preparing for the fast of Ashura on the 10th of Muharram.

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