Muslims in Türkiye and across the world are preparing to welcome the Islamic New Year as the Hijri year 1448 begins with the start of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
According to calculations by the High Council of Religious Affairs under Türkiye's Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), the first day of Muharram will be observed on Tuesday, marking the beginning of the new Hijri year.
The Hijri calendar begins with the Hijrah, the migration of Prophet Muhammad and his companions from Mecca to Medina in 622. The event is regarded as one of the most significant turning points in Islamic history and marks the starting point of the Islamic calendar.
Muharram is one of the four sacred months in Islam and is traditionally associated with worship, reflection, fasting and charitable acts. The month also holds special significance as a period for remembering the values of faith, perseverance and solidarity embodied by the Hijrah.
This year's Ashura Day, observed on the 10th day of Muharram, falls on June 25.
