Holiday on June 16: Muslims celebrate the Islamic New Year
On June 16, Muslims around the world will celebrate the Islamic New Year. The holiday begins at sunset on the eve of the new year and symbolizes the start of a new spiritual phase.
On Tuesday, June 16, Muslims will celebrate the Islamic New Year. The new year according to the Islamic calendar, which differs from the familiar Gregorian calendar, begins on the first day of the month of Muharram. Because it is based on lunar cycles, the date of the holiday changes every year.
The Muslim calendar is dated from the Hijra—the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622. This event became one of the most significant in the history of Islam and marked the beginning of a new phase in the development of the Muslim community.
Unlike the boisterous New Year’s celebrations, the Hijri New Year takes place in a peaceful atmosphere. Believers focus more on prayer, good deeds, spending time with family, and reflecting on the future. For many Muslims, this is a time to reflect on the past year and start the new one with pure intentions.
On this day, it is customary to wish one another peace, prosperity, good health, and blessings. You often hear people say, “May the New Year bring peace, joy, and good news to your home.”
We sincerely congratulate all Muslims on the New Year of the Hijri calendar. We wish you peace, goodness, strong faith, family comfort, and well-being. May the new year be filled with happy events, mutual understanding, and bright hopes.
