Egypt
In Egypt, 18 June marks the official celebration of the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year), which astronomically fell on 17 June. The Hijri New Year begins with the start of Muharram, the first month of the lunar-based Islamic calendar. Its epoch was set as the year of the Hijra, Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. Islamic organizations worldwide determine the start of each new month, including the new year, through local moon sightings. In Egypt,…
