The Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year, is revered in the United Arab Emirates. However, the official announcement by the UAE government will determine whether it is declared a three-day weekend holiday. For precise information regarding the specific holiday arrangements and any potential revisions, it is advisable to consult official government announcements or local sources closer to the date.
According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, the chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, the crescent of Muharram, the first month of the lunar year 1445, is predicted to appear on July 17, 2023. The Islamic New Year and the month of Muharram will begin on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, according to astronomical calculations, according to Al Jarwan.
He added that the first day of Ramadan is anticipated to fall on March 11, 2024, meaning that there are 253 days left until the start of the holy month. Astronomical predictions indicate that the Islamic festival of Eid Al Fitr, which celebrates the end of Ramadan, will likely take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, and that Eid Al Adha, another important Islamic holiday, will likely take place on Monday, June 17, 2024.
The Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year, is a significant event for Muslims because it marks the beginning of a fresh lunar calendar year. Due to the lunar year being about 11 days shorter than the solar year, its date varies every year on the Gregorian calendar. The lunar cycle is followed by the Islamic calendar.
Muslims celebrate the Islamic New Year to honor the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Hijra, which was the Prophet’s and his followers’ migration from Mecca to Medina in the year 622.
Upcoming Hijri New Year Holiday:
Just a few days remain until the upcoming Hijri New Year, which will bring about another three-day weekend. The start of the new Hijri year, Muharram 1, is anticipated to occur on Wednesday, July 19, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, the chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society (ESA). The New Year’s holiday will be observed on Friday, July 21, according to the UAE government’s official list of holidays. As a result, there will be a three-day weekend.
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