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Is Amun Jadid a Public Holiday?
Amun Jadid is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
A lantern is often used as a symbol for the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.
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About Amun Jadid
Read more about Amun Jadid.Amun Jadid Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Aug 31 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common Local Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | Aug 20 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common Local Holiday |
| 2021 | Tue | Aug 10 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common Local Holiday |
| 2022 | Sat | Jul 30 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common Local Holiday |
| 2023 | Wed | Jul 19 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common Local Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Jul 7 | Amun Jadid | Muslim, Common Local Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Amun Jadid (Tentative Date) | Muslim, Common Local Holiday |
| 2026 | Wed | Jun 17 | Amun Jadid (Tentative Date) | Muslim, Common Local Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Jun 6 | Amun Jadid (Tentative Date) | Muslim, Common Local Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | May 25 | Amun Jadid (Tentative Date) | Muslim, Common Local Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | May 15 | Amun Jadid (Tentative Date) | Muslim, Common Local Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
