There is something quietly powerful about a new beginning. The Hijri New Year is exactly that — not loud, not commercial, but deeply meaningful for hearts that understand its weight.
As the crescent moon ushers in 1 Muharram, Muslims around the world pause to reflect on the hijrah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — his migration from Makkah to Madinah, a journey of faith, sacrifice, and new beginnings. It marks not just a date, but a spirit: leaving behind what holds us back, and stepping forward with sincerity.
Whether you’re looking for Hijri New Year greetings to send to loved ones, heartfelt Islamic New Year messages for WhatsApp, short wishes for Instagram captions, or Arabic greetings with translation — you’ll find everything you need below, ready to copy and share.
When is the Hijri New Year 2026?
The Hijri New Year 1448 AH is expected to begin at sunset on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with the first full day of Muharram falling on Wednesday, June 17. Because the Islamic calendar follows the moon rather than the sun, the exact date can shift by a day depending on local moon sighting — so it’s always worth confirming with your local mosque or community.
A few other key dates to know for Muharram 1448 AH:
- 1 Muharram (Hijri New Year): June 16–17, 2026
- 9 Muharram (Tasu’a): June 24, 2026
- 10 Muharram (Day of Ashura): June 25, 2026
In the UAE, 1 Muharram is an official public holiday for both public and private sectors, and the day off is often shifted to create a long weekend depending on where the date falls. Saudi Arabia does not observe it as a paid national holiday, while countries like Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia mark it as a gazetted public holiday.
What is the Hijri New Year?
The Hijri New Year, also known as the Islamic New Year or Amul Jadid, marks the first day of Muharram — the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It commemorates the hijrah, the migration of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE, an event so significant that the second caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab, later adopted it as the starting point of the Islamic calendar itself.
Unlike Gregorian New Year celebrations, the Islamic New Year is not marked with fireworks or parties. Instead, Muslims observe it with quiet reflection, dua, gratitude, and renewed intentions for the year ahead. Many also fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram (Ashura), following the sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ — a fast known to carry great reward and forgiveness.
Hijri New Year Greetings 2026 — Ready to Copy & Share
These Hijri New Year greetings are simple, sincere, and ready to send to the people you care about — on WhatsApp, social media, or in person.
- “Happy Hijri New Year 1448! May this new year bring you closer to Allah, fill your heart with peace, and guide your steps toward goodness.”
- “As we step into a new Islamic year, may Allah forgive our shortcomings, accept our good deeds, and bless us with a fresh start. Hijri New Year Mubarak!”
- “Wishing you and your family a blessed 1 Muharram. May this year be filled with faith, gratitude, and countless blessings.”
- “A new Hijri year is a reminder that it’s never too late for a new beginning. May Allah make this year easier, lighter, and full of barakah for you.”
- “Amul Jadid Mubarak! May this new Islamic year bring healing to what’s broken and strength to what’s weak in your life.”
- “Just as the Prophet ﷺ left behind everything familiar for the sake of Allah, may we find the courage to leave behind our bad habits this Hijri New Year. Mubarak to you!”
- “May the new Hijri year open doors of mercy, rizq, and ease for you and your loved ones. Happy Islamic New Year!”
- “As the Hijri Year 1448 begins, may Allah shower you and your family with countless blessings, peace, and divine guidance.”
Heart Touching Islamic New Year Messages
For the people who hold a special place in your heart, these deeper Hijri New Year messages reflect on the meaning behind the occasion.
- “Every Hijri New Year reminds me of a journey made not for comfort, but for faith. May this year be the one where we finally let go of what’s holding us back from Allah. Hijri New Year Mubarak, my dear.”
- “The hijrah wasn’t easy — it meant leaving home, family, and everything familiar. Yet it was the beginning of something extraordinary. May your new beginnings this year be just as blessed.”
- “A new Islamic year isn’t about resolutions — it’s about returning. Returning to salah, to dua, to the Quran, to who we’re meant to be. May Allah make this return easy for you.”
- “I make dua that this Hijri year brings you closer to your purpose, heals what last year broke, and surrounds you with people who remind you of Allah. Amul Jadid Mubarak.”
- “Time is one of Allah’s greatest blessings, and a new Hijri year is a gentle reminder not to waste it. May this year be full of meaning for you.”
- “Let us start this year by forgiving those who hurt us, seeking forgiveness from those we hurt, and turning our hearts completely back to the light of Islam.”
Short Hijri New Year Wishes for WhatsApp & Status
Need something quick and meaningful for a WhatsApp status, Instagram caption, or group message? These short Hijri New Year wishes are perfect.
- “Hijri New Year Mubarak! 🌙 May 1448 be your best year yet.”
- “Amul Jadid Mubarak! New year, new intentions. 🤍”
- “Happy Islamic New Year! May Allah bless this year abundantly.”
- “1 Muharram Mubarak to you and your family. 🌙”
- “A new Hijri year, a new chance to grow closer to Allah. Mubarak!”
- “May this Hijri New Year be filled with sukoon and barakah. 💚”
- “Happy New Hijri Year! May Allah accept our duas this year.”
- “First page of 1448. Bismillah. 🤍”
- “Resetting intentions for Hijri 1448. ✨🤲”
- “Hijri New Year Mubarak — here’s to fresh starts and good intentions.”
Hijri New Year Wishes for Family and Friends
Personal touches make the biggest difference. Here are Hijri New Year wishes tailored for the special people in your life.
For Parents
- “Dear Mama and Baba, as a new Hijri year begins, I pray Allah grants you a long, healthy life filled with peace. Thank you for everything. Hijri New Year Mubarak.”
- “Every good thing in my life traces back to your dua. May this new Islamic year reward you for it all. Mubarak, with all my love.”
For Children
- “My little ones, may this new Hijri year fill your hearts with the love of Allah and His Prophet ﷺ. Growing up with faith is the greatest gift. Mubarak, my hearts.”
For Friends
- “Grateful to have a friend who reminds me of Allah. May this new Hijri year strengthen our friendship and our faith. Mubarak!”
- “To a wonderful friend: may this Islamic New Year be the start of your most blessed chapter yet, filled with success, laughter, and strong iman.”
For Spouse
- “May this new Hijri year bring our home even more barakah, patience, and love rooted in deen. Hijri New Year Mubarak, my love.”
For Colleagues
- “Wishing you a blessed Islamic New Year. May this new beginning bring peace, clarity, and success to all your endeavors.”
Hijri New Year Wishes in Arabic
For a more traditional touch, here are common Arabic greetings for the Islamic New Year, along with their meaning.
- عام هجري سعيد (ʿāmun hijriyyun saʿīd) — “Happy Hijri year”
- كل عام وأنتم بخير (kullu ʿāmin wa antum bikhayr) — “May you be well every year,” a warm, widely used New Year greeting across the Arab world
- محرم مبارك (Muḥarram Mubārak) — “Blessed Muharram,” used by some communities though less universal than the phrases above
Arabic greetings often carry a dua within them rather than a simple “happy new year” — a small reminder of how deeply faith is woven into how Muslims mark this occasion.
Dua for the New Hijri Year
Beyond greetings, many Muslims open the Hijri year with a sincere dua. One beautiful supplication reported from the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ is:
“Allahumma adkhilhu ‘alayna bil-amni wal-iman, was-salamati wal-Islam, wa ridwanin minar-Rahman, wa jiwarin minash-shaytan.”
Translation: “O Allah, bring this new year upon us with security and faith, with safety and Islam, with the pleasure of the Most Merciful, and protection from Shaytan.”
This dua is more than a “happy new year” — it’s a prayer for the things that matter most at the start of any year: safety, faith, peace, and Allah’s pleasure. Reciting it, reflecting on the hijrah, and renewing one’s intentions are simple yet powerful ways to begin 1448 AH with sincerity.
How Muslims Mark the Hijri New Year
There are no prescribed rituals for 1 Muharram itself, but many Muslims use the occasion to:
- Make sincere dua and renew their intentions for the year ahead
- Reflect on the seerah, particularly the story of the hijrah
- Increase recitation of the Quran and dhikr
- Prepare to fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram (Ashura)
- Give sadaqah and support those in need, since Muharram is one of the four sacred months
- Seek forgiveness and aim to start the year with a clean slate
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Hijri New Year
When is the Hijri New Year 2026?
The Hijri New Year 1448 AH is expected to begin at sunset on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with the first full day of Muharram falling on Wednesday, June 17. The exact date may shift by a day depending on moon sighting in different countries and regions.
What do you say on the Hijri New Year?
Common greetings include “Hijri New Year Mubarak” and “Amul Jadid Mubarak” in English, or “kullu ʿāmin wa antum bikhayr” in Arabic. Many Muslims also share dua, words of reflection, and well-wishes for the year ahead with family and friends.
Why is the Hijri New Year important?
The Hijri New Year marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and commemorates the hijrah — the migration of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah. It symbolizes sacrifice, new beginnings, and unwavering faith, making it a time for reflection rather than celebration in the conventional sense.
Is the Hijri New Year a public holiday?
It varies by country. In the UAE, 1 Muharram is an official public holiday for both public and private sectors. In Saudi Arabia, it is not a paid national holiday and businesses typically operate normally. In Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and several other Muslim-majority countries, it is a gazetted public holiday aligned to local moon sighting.
When is Ashura 2026?
The Day of Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, is expected to fall on Thursday, June 25, 2026, subject to moon sighting confirmation in each region. Many Muslims fast on this day, often alongside the 9th of Muharram (Tasu’a) on June 24.
How do Muslims mark the Islamic New Year?
Observances are generally quiet and reflective rather than festive. Many Muslims make dua, reflect on the hijrah and its lessons, renew their intentions for the year ahead, increase charity, and prepare for the fast of Ashura on the 9th and 10th of Muharram.
Is it permissible to celebrate the Hijri New Year?
There is no specific Islamic ritual mandated for celebrating the new year, and scholars generally advise against extravagant celebrations similar to non-Islamic New Year customs. However, using the occasion for sincere reflection, dua, and renewing good intentions is widely encouraged.
A New Year, A New Intention
As the Hijri New Year 1448 approaches, let it be more than a date that passes quietly. Let it be a moment to pause — to remember the sacrifice of the hijrah, to renew our intentions, and to ask Allah for a year filled with faith, ease, and goodness.
Share these wishes with the people you love. Make sincere dua. And step into this new year the way the Prophet ﷺ taught us — with trust in Allah and hope for what’s ahead.
Hijri New Year Mubarak. May Allah make 1448 AH a year of guidance, mercy, and peace for you and your family. 🌙🤍