Islamic New Year/Hijri New Year/1st of Muharram

When:
June 16, 2026
All Day
Multi-day event from June 16, 2026 to June 17, 2026
Where:
Event category: Special event
Hybrid

Islamic

It is considered the most holy Muslim holiday after Ramadan. The first month of the Islamic calendar. Marks the moment when the Prophet Muhammed fled from Mecca to Yathrib (now called Medina) to escape religious persecution. This migration is called Hijra.

Date details: Takes place on the 1st of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. It begins at the first sighting of the lunar crescent after the new Moon in the month of Muharram.

General practices: Religious events, storytelling, wearing black, partial fasting, and street processions.

Potential accommodations: Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events, or activities on this date. Employees will likely ask to take a vacation day on the first day, and that request should be granted if at all possible.

Contact

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
diversity@wayne.edu

Cost

Free
June 2026
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