Question: When is Islamic New Year 1431 H./2009?
Islamic New Year 1431 H. will fall during 2009. The lunar Islamic calendar does not align with the Gregorian calendar, so what is the date for the Islamic New Year in 2009?
Answer: The Islamic New Year 1431 H./2009 is expected to fall on or around December 18, 2009.
Note: The exact dates of Islamic holidays cannot be determined in advance, due to the nature of the Islamic lunar calendar. Estimates are based on expected visibility of the hilal (waxing crescent moon following a new moon) and may vary according to location.
