Islamic New Year 2028
1 Muharram marks the start of the Hijri year, counted from the Prophet's ﷺ migration from Makkah to Madinah.
Expected date
25 May 2028
Thursday
1 Muharram 1450 AH · 01/01/1450
Muharram is the 1st month
By country
- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Turkey, UK, USA: Thursday, 25 May 2028
- Pakistan, India, Bangladesh (usually): Thursday, 25 May 2028 or Friday, 26 May 2028
Expected dates. Follow the official moon sighting announcement in your country.
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Frequently asked questions
›When is Islamic New Year 2028?
Islamic New Year 2028 is expected on Thursday, 25 May 2028 (1 Muharram 1450 AH) according to the Umm al-Qura calendar.
›When is Islamic New Year 2028 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, 26 May 2028. The final date depends on the official moon sighting.