1 Muharram
Hijri New Year and the start of a sacred month
WorshipObserved by a’maal, without a gathering
This year
1 Muharram 1448 · Expected — subject to moon sighting
Not yet in the calendar feed. The month begins by moon sighting, and the Centre publishes the date for your phone once it is confirmed.
Dates year by year
| Hijri | Gregorian | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Muharram 1447 | Expected | |
| 1 Muharram 1448 | Expected | |
| 1 Muharram 1449 | Expected | |
| 1 Muharram 1450 | Expected |
Hijri months begin by moon sighting, not by calculation. A date marked expected is the calculated one and may move by a day when the Centre confirms the month.
About this day
The first of Muharram opens the Hijri year and a sacred month, though Twelver practice does not keep it as a celebration. It is a day of worship rather than festivity: the sources record a fast, two rakas with a supplication, and prayers on the eve.