Al Hijra 2019 (Islamic New Year) in United Arab Emirates

Al Hijra 2019 in the United Arab Emirates marks the beginning of the Islamic new year, and one of the prominent mentions in the list of holidays 2019. It will be celebrated on 31 ఆగస్టు, 2019.The celebrations take place with utmost joy and fervour and people are seen to remain in a jovial state to bid adieu to the old year and welcome a new one.

As we all know, the celebrations take place in accordance with the Islamic calendar which is somewhat different from the Gregorian calendar. The first day of the Islamic calendar also happens to be the first day of Muharram, which is the first month according to the Hijri calendar.

Nevertheless, let us now move on to know some more insightful details about Al Hijra 2019 in UAE.

Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) 2019 లో ఎప్పుడు?

31

ఆగస్టు, 2019

(శనివారం)

Is Al Hijra in UAE a Public Holiday?

Al Hijra 2019 in UAE is a public holiday. All the prominent public as well as private buildings remain closed on this day. Some limit their operational hours in honour of the first day of the New year as per the Hijri or the Islamic calendar. Even though public celebrations are not quite a scenario on this day, people dedicate this day to their faith and devotion.

Al Hijri (Islamic New Year) History in United Arab Emirates

Al Hijra 2019 in UAE celebrations has a significant history and according to it, Hijri or the new year commemorated the event when Prophet Mohammed arrived in Medina after he moved out from Mecca.

This also helps to be a such an occasion which ultimately led to the formation of the first Muslim community with strict bases on Islamic teachings.

So, this migration from Mecca to Medina came to be known as Hijra and it marked the beginning of 1AH, in 622AD, or as it is known as commonly, the Islamic era. The word Hijri word comes from the Arabic word Hijrah, which stands for migration. This entire event was quite a turning point in the history of Islam, which leaves people to introspect on this particular day and quitely ponder upon the passage of time.

The same Islamic year also consists of 12 months according to lunar calculations and is shorter than the Gregorian calendar by 10 to 12 days.

So, this was all you needed to know about the history of Al Hijra 2019 in United Arab Emirates.

Now, let us find out which special events remain the highlight of this day.

How do people celebrate Al Hijra?

1. As it has been already mentioned, this day mostly remains dedicated to the cause of faith and deviation. Large scale and extra glittery celebrations are not associated with Al Hijra 2019 in UAE.

2. Folks in UAE quietly welcome the new year and along with reflecting on the passage of time, they also honour the inducement of Islam and the circumstances which were responsible for it.

3. Hotels and restaurants refrain from serving alcohol on this particular day as it is a sin to consume alcohol as per the traditional Islamic conventions and philosophies.

4. Both the private as well as the public sector employees are granted holidays on this occasion when Al Hijra 2019 in UAE arrives.

Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) Observances

సంవత్సరం వార రోజు తేదీ పేరు సెలవు రకం
2019 శని 31 ఆగస్టు Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) జాతీయ సెలవు
2020 ఆది 23 ఆగస్టు Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) జాతీయ సెలవు
2021 మంగళ 10 ఆగస్టు Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) జాతీయ సెలవు
2022 శని 30 జూ Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) జాతీయ సెలవు
2023 బుధ 19 జూ Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) జాతీయ సెలవు
2024 ఆది 7 జూ Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) జాతీయ సెలవు
2025 గురు 26 జూన్ Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) జాతీయ సెలవు

FAQs

1. Is Al Hijra in UAE a bank holiday?

Yes, Al Hijra in UAE is a bank holiday. All the private as well as the public sector employees remain closed on this day.

2. Is Muhuraam a holiday in UAE?

Muharram in UAE is the first month of the Hijri calendar, but its first day remains a holiday.

3. Do people fast during Muharram and Al Hijra?

Fasting is reserved for the month of Ramadan, when people remain hungry from dawn till dusk.

4. Is Al Hijra a lunar festival?

Yes, the celebrations of UAE ger commenced in accordance with the lunar sightings. So, yes the Moon plays a great role in the celebrations of Al Hijra in UAE.

So, this is all you need to know about Al Hijra (Islamic New Year) 2019 in the UAE. Hope you will appreciate this write up. Thank You so much for connecting with us and wish you a very prosperous Al-Hijra!!

శీఘ్ర వాస్తవములు

ఈ సంవత్సరం శని, 31 ఆగస్టు 2019
రాబోయే సంవత్సరం ఆది, 23 ఆగస్టు 2020
ప్రకారం : National Holiday

Al Hijra - Names in Other Languages

English: Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year)
Arabic: رأس السنة الهجرية
German: Hidschra (Islamisches Neujahr)
German: Al-hijra (islamsk nyttår)