Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) Dates. When is Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) in United Arab Emirates?
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 (Islamic New Year) is officially marked and celebrated in United Arab Emirates over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Wednesday | December 8 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2011 | Sunday | November 27 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2012 | Thursday | November 15 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2013 | Saturday | November 2 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2014 | Saturday | October 25 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2015 | Thursday | October 15 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2016 | Sunday | October 2 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2017 | Thursday | September 21 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2018 | Thursday | September 13 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2019 | Saturday | August 31 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2020 | Sunday | August 23 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2021 | Thursday | August 12 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2022 | Saturday | July 30 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2023 | Friday | July 21 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2024 | Sunday | July 7 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
| 2025 | Friday | June 27 | Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) |
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