Hijra | Islam

On June 16, 2026

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Holy Day: Hijra

Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026*
Faith: Islam

Hijra commemorates the journey that Muhammad made from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE to flee persecution and set up the first Muslim community founded on Islamic principles. Also signifies the becoming of the Islamic New Year.

* Begins at sundown on the previous day listed

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