Islamic New Year 1449 AH · The first day of Muharram, marking the beginning of a new Islamic (Hijri) year.
Predicted Date
Sunday, June 6, 2027
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 | Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | 56% Likely |
| Dubai | UAE | Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | 51% Possible |
| Istanbul | Turkey | Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | 68% Likely |
| London | United Kingdom | Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | 58% Likely |
| Cairo | North Africa | Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | 75% Likely |
| Lagos | West Africa | Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | 79% Very Likely |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | 99% Very Likely |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | 99% Very Likely |
| New Delhi | India | Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | 99% Very Likely |
| Karachi | Pakistan | Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | 100% Very Likely |
| Dhaka | Bangladesh | Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | 99% Very Likely |
| New York City | United States | Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | 85% Very Likely |
| Los Angeles | United States | Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | 93% Very Likely |
| Toronto | Canada | Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | 83% Very Likely |
| Sydney | Australia | Mon, Jun 7, 2027 | 80% Very Likely |
Saudi Arabia · Sun, Jun 6, 2027
UAE · Sun, Jun 6, 2027
Turkey · Sun, Jun 6, 2027
United Kingdom · Sun, Jun 6, 2027
North Africa · Sun, Jun 6, 2027
West Africa · Sun, Jun 6, 2027
Indonesia · Mon, Jun 7, 2027
Malaysia · Mon, Jun 7, 2027
India · Mon, Jun 7, 2027
Pakistan · Mon, Jun 7, 2027
Bangladesh · Mon, Jun 7, 2027
United States · Sun, Jun 6, 2027
United States · Sun, Jun 6, 2027
Canada · Sun, Jun 6, 2027
Australia · Mon, Jun 7, 2027
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.