Islamic New Year 2021: Muharram, considered the second holiest month after Ramadan, marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. The Islamic calendar consists of 12 months and 354 or 355 days, it is approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. August 9 will be the 29th of Dhul Qadah, the last month in the Islamic calendar, in India. The Muharram month in India and other parts of the world will begin from August 10, if the full moon is seen on August 9. Wishes for Islamic New YearHere are some wishes that you can send to your loved ones to celebrate Islamic New Year:*As the Hijri New Year begins, let us pray that it will be a year full of peace, happiness and abundance of new friends.

Source: Hindustan Times August 09, 2021 12:45 UTC