2024-07-13 13:34:09
Riyadh: The Islamic calendar begins with the first day of the month of Muharram, known as the Hijri calendar. The first day of the month of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. The Islamic calendar is based on the phases of the moon, so the dates of Muharram differ each year in the Gregorian calendar. South Asian countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia usually see the moon a day later than Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, the US, the UK and Canada. The month of Muharram holds religious and historical significance for Muslims around the world.
Saudi Arabia has announced the first day of Muharram. The moon of Muharram was not seen in Saudi Arabia on Friday evening i.e. July 05, 2024. In such a situation, officials in Saudi Arabia have announced that the moon will be seen on the evening of July 6 and according to the Gregorian calendar, July 07, 2024 will be the first day of Muharram in Saudi Arabia. This will also be the beginning of the Islamic New Year.
when will muharram start in india
Saudi Arabia will celebrate the first day of the Islamic New Year on July 07, 2024. The moon of the month of Muharram will be visible in India on Sunday evening. July 07 will be the last day of Zilhijja 1445, the last month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic New Year 1446 in India will begin on July 08, 2024. The word Muharram, the first month of the Islamic New Year, means ‘not permitted’ or ‘forbidden’. Muharram is a month of mourning and reflection for Muslims. It was in Muharram that Imam Hussain and his companions sacrificed their lives. In such a situation, on Muharram, Muslims remember their principles of justice, bravery and standing against oppression.
The Islamic calendar, established by Caliph Umar in 638 CE, marks time based on the Hijri era. The era began with the Prophet Muhammad’s migration to Medina, a defining moment in Islamic history. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, with each month beginning with the sighting of the new moon.