Muharram (Muslim New Year) Dates. When is Muharram (Muslim New Year) in Saudi Arabia?
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and a time of remembrance or mourning. In the table below, you will find when Muharram (Muslim New Year) is officially marked and celebrated in Saudi Arabia over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Wednesday | December 8 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2011 | Sunday | November 27 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2012 | Thursday | November 15 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2013 | Tuesday | November 5 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2014 | Saturday | October 25 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2015 | Thursday | October 15 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2016 | Monday | October 3 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2017 | Friday | September 22 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2018 | Wednesday | September 12 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2019 | Saturday | August 31 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2020 | Thursday | August 20 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2021 | Tuesday | August 10 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2022 | Saturday | July 30 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2023 | Wednesday | July 19 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2024 | Sunday | July 7 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
| 2025 | Thursday | June 26 | Muharram (Muslim New Year) |
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