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title: "Islamic New Year 1447 Begins as Crescent Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/islamic-new-year-1447-begins\/"
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updated: "2025-06-25"
description: "Saudi Arabia confirms the sighting of the Muharram crescent, marking Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of the new Hijri year 1447. Muslims around the world prepare for a month of spiritual re\u2026"
taxonomies: ["News","Saudi Arabia"]
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# Islamic New Year 1447 Begins as Crescent Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/islamic-new-year-1447-begins/
Updated: 2025-06-25

The crescent moon that signals the beginning of the Islamic lunar month **Muharram** has been officially sighted in **Saudi Arabia** on the evening of **Wednesday, June 25**.

As a result, **Thursday, June 26, 2025**, will be observed as **1 Muharram 1447 AH**, the first day of the **Islamic New Year**.

The moon-sighting committee under the Saudi Supreme Court confirmed multiple credible sightings of the hilal (new crescent), in accordance with traditional Islamic practice that determines each lunar month.

**[Muharram](https://theislamicinformation.com/blogs/muharram-important-dates-events/)** is one of the **four sacred months** in Islam, during which warfare is forbidden, and spiritual deeds are highly encouraged.

It is a time for prayer, charity, self-reflection, and commemorating key historical events—particularly **[Ashura](https://theislamicinformation.com/duas/dua-of-ashura/)**, the 10th of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of **Imam Hussain (RA)** in **Karbala**, a pivotal moment in Islamic history.

Many Muslims will spend the early days of Muharram fasting, attending religious gatherings, and renewing spiritual commitments for the year ahead.

- **1 Muharram 1447 AH:** Thursday, June 26, 2025
- **Ashura (10 Muharram):** Expected to fall on **Saturday, July 5, 2025**