1st month of Hijri year 1448
Muharram 1448 · محرم
Muharram opens the Hijri year, and 1448 began in mid-June 2026 — 16 June on the Umm al-Qura calendar, 17 June on the tabular one. It is one of the four sacred months, a month for reflection more than celebration: the Islamic New Year passes quietly, without the fireworks the Gregorian one gets.
The date most people look up in Muharram is the tenth: the Day of Ashura, a recommended fast with a long history — it marks the day Musa (Moses) and the Israelites were saved, and many Muslims fast the 9th and 10th, or the 10th and 11th, together.
Showing Umm al-Qura dates (Saudi Arabia's official calendar). Why two methods?
Showing tabular (arithmetic) dates. Why two methods?
Month dates
Tabular: 17 June 2026 – 16 July 2026 (30 days)
Umm al-Qura: 16 June 2026 – 14 July 2026 (29 days)
Calculated ranges — the observed month may start a day earlier or later depending on the moon sighting.
Key dates in Muharram 1448
- Islamic New Year: 1 Muharram 1448 — 16 June 2026 (Umm al-Qura) / 17 June 2026 (tabular)
- Day of Ashura: 10 Muharram 1448 — 25 June 2026 (Umm al-Qura) / 26 June 2026 (tabular)
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Frequently asked questions
When was 1 Muharram 1448?
The Hijri year 1448 began on 16 June 2026 according to the Umm al-Qura calendar (17 June on the tabular calendar). The one-day difference is normal — see our methodology page for why.
When was Ashura in 1448?
The 10th of Muharram 1448 fell on 25 June 2026 (Umm al-Qura) or 26 June 2026 (tabular). Many Muslims fast on this day, often paired with the 9th or 11th.
Is Muharram a sacred month?
Yes — Muharram is one of the four sacred months in Islam (the others are Rajab, Dhul-Qa’dah and Dhul-Hijjah), months traditionally set apart from warfare and given extra weight for worship.
