Today is Islamic New Year and why it is marked

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The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year or Arabic New Year, is marked on the first day of Muharram, which is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. However, the exact date of the Islamic New Year varies each year because the Islamic calendar follows a lunar system, consisting of 12 lunar months, with the year being approximately 354 or 355 days long. This is different from the Gregorian calendar, which is a solar calendar and has a fixed number of days in each month.

The Islamic New Year is significant for Muslims as it commemorates the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. This migration, known as the Hijra, marked a pivotal moment in Islamic history. The Islamic calendar begins from the year of the Hijra, making the Islamic New Year an important event for Muslims worldwide.

The Hijri calendar is widely used by Muslims to determine the dates of Islamic religious observances and events, such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Hajj. The Islamic New Year is an occasion for reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to one's faith. It is a time for Muslims to seek blessings, engage in acts of worship, and strive for personal and spiritual growth in the coming year.