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12/18/2009 - 12/18/2009Islamic New Year (Al-Hijra)
Countrywide,
United Arab Emirates
Celebrated throughout the Muslim World, the Islamic New Year or 'Al-Hijra' occurs on the first day of the month of Muharram which begins on Hijra in the Muslim calendar. Hijra occurred in 622CE and marks the occasion when the Prophet Muhammad emigrated from Mecca to Medina to create the first Islamic state. It is not as big as the two main Muslim festivals of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha and is more a time of reflection and contemplation.
Themes:
Religion
, History
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Throughout Dubai
Countrywide, United Arab Emirates
Contact Information:
Dubai Tourist Office
PO Box 594
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 4223 0000.
Email: info@dubaitourism.ae
Website: www.dubaitourism.ae