When Is Muharram 2024. Since saudi arabia will mark the first day of the islamic new year on july 07, 2024, india will gear up to sight the crescent moon of the holy month of muharram tonight. The first of muharram, or the islamic new year, marks the beginning of the islamic lunar calendar year.

What is the first of muharram? The 10th of muharram is also known as ashura and is associated with imam hussain and his martyrdom in karbala.