Islamic New Year in Egypt

1st Muharram Dates, Moon Sighting Updates, and Local Observances.

Islamic New Year in Egypt

Muharram holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims in Egypt. As the first month of the Islamic calendar, it is one of the four sacred months. The sighting of the crescent moon in Egypt is eagerly awaited to confirm the onset of the new year and the day of Ashura.

Cultural Practices & Holidays

In Egypt, the Islamic New Year is a time for family and community. Many people fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram (Ashura) following the Sunnah. Mosques across Egypt host special sessions detailing the history of the Hijri calendar and the virtues of the month.

Select Your City in Egypt

Cairo Alexandria Giza Shubra El Kheima Port Said Suez El Mahalla El Kubra Luxor Mansoura Tanta Asyut Ismailia Fayoum Zagazig Aswan Damietta Damanhur Minya Beni Suef Qena Sohag Hurghada 6th of October City Shibin El Kom Banha Kafr El Sheikh Arish Mallawi 10th of Ramadan City Bilbeis Marsa Matruh Idfu Mit Ghamr Al Hamidiyya Desouk Qalyub Abu Kabir Kafr el Dawwar Girga Akhmim Matareya Edco Bilqas Zefta Samalut Manfalut El Senbellawein

Egypt Specific FAQs

Is 1st Muharram a public holiday in Egypt? +
Yes, in Egypt, the first day of the Islamic New Year is typically an official public holiday for both public and private sectors.
How is the moon sighted in Egypt? +
The central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee or designated religious authority in Egypt collects evidence from zonal committees to announce the moon sighting.
When is Ashura in Egypt? +
Ashura falls on the 10th of Muharram. The specific Gregorian date depends on the moon sighting in Egypt.
Are there special prayers for Islamic New Year in Egypt? +
While there are no specific Fard prayers for New Year, mosques in Egypt often hold gatherings for Quran recitation and lectures on the Hijra.
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