Islamic New Year 1448 AH · The first day of Muharram, marking the beginning of a new Islamic (Hijri) year.
Predicted Date
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Based on Makkah. Actual dates may vary by 1-2 days depending on local crescent moon sighting in your region.
| City | Country | Predicted Date | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makkah | Saudi Arabia | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 99% Very Likely |
| Dubai | UAE | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 98% Very Likely |
| Istanbul | Turkey | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 97% Very Likely |
| London | United Kingdom | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 91% Very Likely |
| Cairo | North Africa | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 98% Very Likely |
| Lagos | West Africa | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 99% Very Likely |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 96% Very Likely |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 97% Very Likely |
| New Delhi | India | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 97% Very Likely |
| Karachi | Pakistan | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 98% Very Likely |
| Dhaka | Bangladesh | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 98% Very Likely |
| New York City | United States | Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | 69% Likely |
| Los Angeles | United States | Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | 82% Very Likely |
| Toronto | Canada | Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | 66% Likely |
| Sydney | Australia | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 63% Likely |
Saudi Arabia · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
UAE · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Turkey · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
United Kingdom · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
North Africa · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
West Africa · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Indonesia · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Malaysia · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
India · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Pakistan · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Bangladesh · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
United States · Tue, Jun 16, 2026
United States · Tue, Jun 16, 2026
Canada · Tue, Jun 16, 2026
Australia · Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Confidence reflects the likelihood of crescent moon visibility on the evening before the predicted date. Higher confidence means stronger astronomical conditions for sighting.
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The Islamic New Year (also known as Hijri New Year) marks the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. It commemorates the Hijra — the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE.
Muharram is one of the four sacred months in Islam during which warfare was traditionally forbidden. The 10th of Muharram (Ashura) is particularly significant — it is observed as a day of fasting and reflection by many Muslims.
Unlike the Gregorian New Year, the Islamic New Year is generally a quieter observance focused on reflection and gratitude rather than festivities. Some Muslim communities hold special prayers and gatherings.
Predictions are based on astronomical calculations using NASA JPL DE421 ephemeris data combined with a machine learning model (Random Forest) trained on over 2,000 historical crescent moon sighting observations. The model evaluates five key parameters — moonset lag, moon age, altitude, elongation, and illumination — to produce a confidence score for crescent visibility at each location.