Islamic New Year (1st Muharram)
Signification, histoire et dates observées
The Hijri New Year, or Al-Hijrah, marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle and commemorates one of the most pivotal events in human history: the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions from Makkah to Medina in 622 CE.
Narratif historique
The Hijrah was not a flight from persecution, but a strategic move to establish a society built on justice. It involved the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) hiding in the Cave of Thawr, the miraculous protection of a spider's web and a nesting bird, and the eventual joyous reception by the Ansar in Medina. This event was so significant that Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) established it as the starting point of the Islamic calendar to distinguish between truth and falsehood.
Signification spirituelle
Unlike many secular new years, the Islamic New Year is not a time for revelry, but for 'Muhasabah' (Self-Reflection). It symbolizes the transition from a state of weakness to a state of strength, and from isolation to community.
Leçons pour le croyant
- The Hijrah of the Soul: The Prophet (PBUH) said, 'The Muhajir (emigrant) is the one who abandons what Allah has forbidden.'
- Trust in Allah (Tawakkul): Reminding ourselves of the Prophet's words to Abu Bakr in the cave: 'Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us.'
- Renewing Intentions: A time to set spiritual goals (Niyyah) for the next 12 months.
Costumes & traditions courants
Reading the story of the Hijrah with family, making New Year spiritual resolutions, and offering congregational prayers for the safety and unity of the global Ummah.
Quand a lieu Islamic New Year (1st Muharram) en 2026 ?
1447 Hijri
26 June 2025
1 Muharram
*Les dates peuvent varier selon l'observation locale de la lune.
Dates à venir pour Islamic New Year (1st Muharram)
1448 Hijri
16 June 2026
1 Muharram
1449 Hijri
06 June 2027
1 Muharram
1450 Hijri
25 May 2028
1 Muharram
1451 Hijri
14 May 2029
1 Muharram
1452 Hijri
03 May 2030
1 Muharram
*Remarque : Toutes les dates peuvent varier selon l'observation locale de la lune.
