1st Muharram 2024 In Uae. Falling on the first day of the month muharram (the first month of the islamic lunar calendar, known as the hijri calendar), the islamic new year will likely be commemorated on sunday july 7. The ministry of human resources and emiratisation announced that sunday, 7th july, 2024 (1st muharram), will be an official paid holiday for private sector.

This date is based on the lunar calendar. In the islamic lunar calendar, the month of dhull hijjah is coming to a close, marking the end of the year 1445 ah, and ushering in a new islamic year.