Islamic New Year is considered a time for prayer and reflection on the sacrifices that led to the beginning of the faith. However, if the moon is not sighted on August 9, Muharram will begin from August 11.
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The Muharram month in India and other parts of the world will begin from August 10, if the full moon is seen on August 9. August 9 will be the 29th of Dhul Qadah, the last month in the Islamic calendar, in India. It means that it has been 1443 years since Prophet Mohammed's migration.ĪLSO READ: Islamic New Year 2021: All you need to know about the Hijri New YearĪccording to the Astronomy Centre's calculations, the first day of the new year in 2021 will fall on Tuesday, August 10, in most parts of the world. The upcoming new year will be referred to as Hijri 1443 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or the year of the Hijra).
It is believed that this is when Prophet Mohammed had migrated from Mecca to Medina to escape religious persecution. The New Year has been observed by Muslims all over the world since 622 AD. While the Muslim lunar calendar commences with Muharram, it ends with Dhul al-Hijjah. The Islamic calendar consists of 12 months and 354 or 355 days, it is approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. Islamic New Year 2021: Date, wishes and significance of Hijri New Year((Unsplash)) Also knows as the Hijri New Year, this year it will begin in the second week of August. Islamic New Year 2021: Muharram, considered the second holiest month after Ramadan, marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year.
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