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Public in Egypt
Islamic New Year
Also known as:
Ra'as as-Sanah al-Hijriyah
Muharram
First day of Muharram
Quick Facts
Lunar Calendar
Date varies based on lunar cycles
🌙 Lunar Based
Religious Holiday
Has spiritual and religious significance
islam
Holiday Type
Classification in Egypt
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Egypt
1952
Practical Information in Egypt
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedCalendar Details
Calendar Systems
islamic
Lunar Calendar Based
This holiday's date varies according to the lunar calendar, which means it falls on different dates each year in the Gregorian calendar.
🌙 Lunar Dependent
📅 Variable Date
Historical Timeline
1952
Instituted in Egypt
🇪🇬Holiday officially established in Egypt
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Egypt
🇪🇬Final celebration recorded in Egypt
⏰ Last ObservedAlternative & Historical Names in Egypt
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Egypt
Also Known As:
Ra'as as-Sanah al-Hijriyah
Muharram
Current Status in Egypt
🇪🇬
Egypt
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: July 7, 2024