Egypt Soon to Celebrate start of New Islamic Year Hijri 1441

The first day of the new Islamic year Hijri 1441, marked early next week, will be a holiday in Egypt, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced in this capital.

The exact date, which marks the beginning of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, has not yet been determined by the astronomical observations made by Dar Al-Ifta, authority responsible for issuing religious edicts.

Madbouly said that, in addition to the festivities, Egyptians working in ministries, state institutions and public companies will take the day off; while the Ministry of Labor reported that private sector employees will also have that holiday.

The Islamic month Muharram falls on a different date each year because the Hijri lunar calendar is 11 to 12 days shorter than the western calendar.

The Hijri is used by Muslims from around the world to determine the annual fast during the holy month of Ramadan, as well as the Hajj pilgrimage to the sacred city of Mecca and the different Islamic festivals.



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