Islamic New Year 2031
1 Muharram marks the start of the Hijri year, counted from the Prophet's ﷺ migration from Makkah to Madinah.
Expected date
23 April 2031
Wednesday
1 Muharram 1453 AH · 01/01/1453
Muharram is the 1st month
By country
- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Turkey, UK, USA: Wednesday, 23 April 2031
- Pakistan, India, Bangladesh (usually): Wednesday, 23 April 2031 or Thursday, 24 April 2031
Expected dates. Follow the official moon sighting announcement in your country.
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Frequently asked questions
›When is Islamic New Year 2031?
Islamic New Year 2031 is expected on Wednesday, 23 April 2031 (1 Muharram 1453 AH) according to the Umm al-Qura calendar.
›When is Islamic New Year 2031 in Pakistan and India?
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh often begin Islamic months one day after Saudi Arabia, so Islamic New Year there may fall on Thursday, 24 April 2031. The final date depends on the official moon sighting.