Islamic New Year 2025
1 Muharram marks the start of the Hijri year, counted from the Prophet's ﷺ migration from Makkah to Madinah.
Expected date
26 June 2025
Thursday
1 Muharram 1447 AH · 01/01/1447
Muharram is the 1st month
By country
- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Turkey, UK, USA: Thursday, 26 June 2025
- Pakistan, India, Bangladesh (usually): Thursday, 26 June 2025 or Friday, 27 June 2025
Expected dates. Follow the official moon sighting announcement in your country.
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Frequently asked questions
›When is Islamic New Year 2025?
Islamic New Year 2025 is expected on Thursday, 26 June 2025 (1 Muharram 1447 AH) according to the Umm al-Qura calendar.
›When is Islamic New Year 2025 in Pakistan and India?
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh often begin Islamic months one day after Saudi Arabia, so Islamic New Year there may fall on Friday, 27 June 2025. The final date depends on the official moon sighting.