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Islamic New Year

Welcome the Islamic New Year with hope, prayer, and joyful celebration! Embrace the promise of renewal and spiritual growth.

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June 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATE1st of Muharram

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYReligion

SUBCATEGORYIslamic

INTRO

Introduction

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Mark your calendars for the vibrant, spiritual observance of Islamic New Year on July 6. This significant event, otherwise known as Hijri New Year, revolves around the lunar Islamic calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar most of us are familiar with. Are you aware that this day signifies the beginning of Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina in the year 622, marking the start of the Islamic era? So let's revel in the dawn of Islamic New Year, and celebrate this day infused with deep historical significance, hope, and joyous renewal. This day offers us an exciting chance to learn and appreciate the rich tapestry of Islamic traditions while paying respect to their history. So let's embrace these spiritual wonders and welcome the Hijri New Year with open hearts!

TIMELINE

Islamic New Year Timeline

Start of Islam

This year marks the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina, considered the start of the Islamic era and the basis for the Islamic lunar calendar.

Establishment of Islamic Calendar

Caliph Umar officially establishes the Hijri calendar, beginning with the year of the Prophet Muhammad's migration, marking the first Islamic New Year.

Spread of Islamic Calendar

The Islamic lunar calendar and the observance of the Hijri New Year spread across the vast Muslim world during the Islamic Golden Age.

Ottoman Empire Acknowledgement

The Ottoman Empire creates a formalized observation of the Islamic New Year, cementing it as a significant event in the Islamic calendar.

Modern Observance

With the global spread of Islam, the Hijri New Year begins to be observed in various ways around the world, from religious rituals to cultural celebrations.

Islamic New Year Today

Millions of Muslims worldwide continue to celebrate Islamic New Year, commemorating the Prophet Muhammad's migration and the start of the Islamic era.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Islamic New Year

Prepare a symbolic meal

Cook a meal that adheres to Halal dietary restrictions and signifies unity and gratitude. This meal can include delicious dishes from different Islamic cultures, symbolism of Prophet Muhammad's journey, or even dishes with dates, since they're traditionally eaten for breaking fast during Ramadan.

STUDY

Study an important Islamic text

Gather family members or friends and take time to study and discuss one of the key texts of Islam. Try starting with the Quran, Hadith, or Sunnah to gain a revelatory experience into Islamic history.

VISIT

Visit a mosque

On this significant day, spend time at your local mosque for prayers and community connection. It's a wonderful opportunity to engage more deeply with Islamic culture and traditions.

DONATE

Donate to a charity

In the spirit of Islamic generosity and compassion, consider making a donation to a charity or organization that's meaningful to you. This act of giving serves as a reminder of the Islamic value of Zakat, or almsgiving.

REFLECT

Reflect and set intentions

Set aside some time for personal reflection and to set intentions for the new Islamic year. This can involve writing in a journal, praying, or meditating on hopes and goals for the future.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why Islamic New Year is Important

An opportunity to engage more deeply with Islamic culture

Islamic New Year is also a wonderful opportunity to engage more deeply with the Islamic culture, whether it's through preparing a meal that adheres to Halal dietary restrictions, studying an Islamic text, visiting a mosque, or making a charitable donation. It provides an occasion to celebrate and respect the rich tapestry of Islamic traditions.

Revisiting important Islamic history

Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, marks a significant event in Islamic history. It not only symbolizes the beginning of the Islamic era, but also commemorates Prophet Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina, making it a holiday intertwined with deep historical significance. It presents an opportunity to learn and understand Islamic traditions and history.

A chance for renewal and setting intentions

Islamic New Year marks a new beginning on the Islamic lunar calendar. It's a time for spiritual renewal, personal reflection, and setting intentions for the coming year. Individual goals may be set and prayers made in order to get the new year off to a positive and thoughtful start.