Monday, December 29, 2008

Dec 29: 1st Muharram - Islamic New Year

Multicultural Calendar

December 2008

29  
 
1st Muharram - Islamic New Year
Islamic New Year, 1430 CE. This day commemorates the migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. where the first Islamic community was established. Muharram lasts for ten days.
1st Muharram - Islamic New Year
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