Islamic New Year

Islamic New Year is one of Niger's most famous festivals, also known as Hijri New Year or Arab New Year, which marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year, and is the day on which the number of years is increased. The first day of the Islamic New Year is observed by most Muslims on the first day of the month of Muharram. The epoch (the reference date) of the Islamic era is set as the year of the migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina, known as the Hijrah, which corresponds to 622 AD in the Gregorian calendar. All religious duties, such as prayer, fasting during Ramadan, pilgrimage, and dates of important events, such as the celebration of holy nights and festivals, are counted according to the Islamic calendar teacher.

A day in the Islamic calendar is defined as starting at sunset. For example, 1 Muharram 1432 is identified to correspond to 7 or 8 December 2010 in the civil calendar (depending on the country). At the famous festival of Islamic New Year, visitors will have the opportunity to experience many special cultural traditions unique to Niger.

• Organization time: January or December every year
• Location: Niger