Al-Hijra Dates. When is Al-Hijra in Nigeria?
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. In the table below, you will find when Al-Hijra is officially marked and celebrated in Nigeria over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Thursday | November 15 | Al-Hijra |
| 2013 | Tuesday | November 5 | Al-Hijra |
| 2014 | Saturday | October 25 | Al-Hijra |
| 2015 | Thursday | October 15 | Al-Hijra |
| 2016 | Tuesday | October 4 | Al-Hijra |
| 2017 | Friday | September 22 | Al-Hijra |
| 2018 | Tuesday | September 11 | Al-Hijra |
| 2019 | Monday | September 2 | Al-Hijra Holiday |
| 2020 | Thursday | August 20 | Al-Hijra |
| 2021 | Tuesday | August 10 | Al-Hijra Holiday |
| 2022 | Monday | August 1 | Al-Hijra Holiday |
| 2023 | Wednesday | July 19 | Al-Hijra |
| 2024 | Monday | July 8 | Al-Hijra Holiday |
| 2025 | Friday | June 27 | Al-Hijra |
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