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Muharram (Muslim New Year) 2025 in Saudi Arabia

The Islamic New Year is on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the lunar Islamic calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar.

Is Muharram (Muslim New Year) a Public Holiday?

Muharram (Muslim New Year) is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

A lantern is often used as a symbol for the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.

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About Muharram (Muslim New Year)

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Muharram (Muslim New Year) Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019SatAug 31Muharram (Muslim New Year)Observance
2020ThuAug 20Muharram (Muslim New Year)Observance
2021TueAug 10Muharram (Muslim New Year)Observance
2022SatJul 30Muharram (Muslim New Year)Observance
2023WedJul 19Muharram (Muslim New Year)Observance
2024SunJul 7Muharram (Muslim New Year)Observance
2025ThuJun 26Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date)Observance
2026TueJun 16Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date)Observance
2027SunJun 6Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date)Observance
2028ThuMay 25Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date)Observance
2029TueMay 15Muharram (Muslim New Year) (Tentative Date)Observance

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