Islamic New Year Fast Facts

Islamic New Year Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the Islamic New Year. For followers of Islam in the Western Hemisphere, the next New Year begins on the evening of June 16, 2026. The exact date can vary depending on the method used to determine the start of the new year, such as moon-sighting or using astronomical calculations for the new moon. Facts The Islamic New Year begins on the first day of the first month of the Muslim lunar calendar. Th…