Hijrah 1443: Biden wishes Muslim Ummah happy New Year
The United States President, Joe Biden, has extended his wishes to the entire Muslim Ummah, in celebration of the Hijrah 1443.
Biden issued his wishes via Twitter page on Tuesday August 10, 2021.
“Jill and I extend our warm wishes to all those observing the Islamic New Year and remembering the historical sacrifices during the holy month of Muharram,” Biden said.
He added, “We join you in honoring the universal values of justice, equality, and compassion.”
The Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year, is the day that marks the beginning of the new Muslim lunar calendar.
The Islamic calendar consists of 12 months and 354 or 355 days, it is approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. It commences with Muharram, the second holiest month after Ramadan, and ends with Dhul al-Hijjah.
The Islamic calendar is based on a lunar cycle, unlike the Gregorian calendar. A month lasts for 29 or 30 days in this calendar, depending on the moon sighting. A new month begins when the new moon is sighted on the 29th day of the ongoing month. If it is not sighted on 29th, the ongoing month completes 30 days, and a new month starts the next day.
All religious commemorations, such as fasting in the month of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Hajj pilgrimage, and the dates of significant events, are calculated according to the Islamic calendar.
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