Doing it in Doha with fast facts: Islamic New Year 😇😇

When is it? 🤔

The 1st of Muharram on the Islamic calendar (Hijri calendar), marks the Islamic New Year 😊.

Which year is it on the Islamic calendar? 🤔

1442 AH🙏

What is ‘AH’? 🤔
Latin: Anno Hegirae, “in the year of the Hijra”

History around this day? 🤔

Since 622 AD, the Islamic New Year has been commemorated on the 1st day of Muharram. 😊

The Holy Prophet, Muhammed (SAW), fled Mecca to Medina (then Yathrib), to escape religious persecution. 😔

The migration is called ‘Hijra’ in Arabic. 🙏

Today you may hear Happy New Hijri Year as a result, as well. 💐

Any more info on this calendar? 🤔

The Hijri calendar has 12 months but only 354 days. 📅

The Islamic New Year is observed with low key religious events. 🌹