When Is Islamic New Year 1 Muharram 1444 AH (2022)?

The islamic calendar starts with the hijri month of Muharram which will come shortly. The next islamic year number is 1444 AH (anno hijri, after hijrah or migration). Therefore 1 Muharram 1444 AH marks the Islamic New Year for 2022. So, when exactly is 1 Muharram 1444 AH?

While some muslims use pre-calculated calendar, some others choose to wait for the appearance of the slender crescent moon before their eyes to know when will the start of a new islamic month be. Based on global prediction of crescent moon visibility below, the Islamic New Year for 1444 AH (2022) or 1 Muharram 1444 AH will correspond to Saturday, July 30, 2022 CE.

See also: Global Islamic Calendar 2022

Crescent moon visibility map for Muharram 1444 AH on the evening of Friday, June 29, 2022. Most part of the world should be able to sight the crescent moon with naked eye or using optical aids. Therefore, 1 Muharram 1444 AH will correspond to Saturday, June 30, 2022.

Islamic Calendar for Muharram 1444 AH

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Below is the islamic calendar for Muharram 1444 AH that spans July 30 to August 28, 2022 CE. The Day of Ashura or the 10th of Muharram 1444 AH will fall on Monday, August 8, 2022 CE.

Islamic Calendar for Muharram 1444 AH (2022 CE)

Important Dates in Islamic Calendar 1444 AH