Skywatching Tips for December 2025
What’s up in the day and night sky in December 2025, including the Geminid meteor shower and the December solstice.
The Islamic New Year is on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the lunar Islamic calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar.
Is Muharram a Public Holiday?
Muharram is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
A lantern is often used as a symbol for the month of Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning.
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About Muharram
Read more about Muharram.Muharram Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2020–2026.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Fri | Aug 21 | Muharram | Observance |
| 2021 | Wed | Aug 11 | Muharram | Observance |
| 2022 | Sun | Jul 31 | Muharram | Observance |
| 2023 | Thu | Jul 20 | Muharram | Observance |
| 2024 | Mon | Jul 8 | Muharram | Observance |
| 2025 | Fri | Jun 27 | Muharram | Observance |
| 2026 | Wed | Jun 17 | Muharram (Tentative Date) | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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