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1st of Muharram (Islam)

Event Type
Religious/Cultural
Sponsor
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Date
Jul 30, 2023   All Day
Contact
Ross Wantland
E-Mail
diversity@illinois.edu
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The Islamic New Year starts on the 1st of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar, and traditionally, it is celebrated in commemoration of the moment prophet Muhammad [peace be unto him] fled from Mecca to Yathrib (now called Medina) to escape religious persecution. This migration is called Hijra in Arabic, also spelled Hegira. 

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This calendar contains Religious Observances and is maintained by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for consideration by those planning campus events, as well as to build awareness of religious and cultural observances.

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