The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, is a significant public holiday in Comoros, primarily observed by its Muslim population. The Hijri New Year marks the beginning of a new Islamic calendar year, and is the day on which the year count is incremented. This event commemorates the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, known as the Hijra. Since Comoros has a predominantly Muslim population, this day holds considerable cultural and religious significance.
In the country of Comoros, the Islamic New Year is celebrated with a sense of solemnity and reverence. As a tradition, the day is spent in prayers, fasting, and seeking blessings. The Islamic calendar being a lunar calendar, the date shifts from year to year; it is about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian calendar used by most of the western world. Thus, there's no fixed Gregorian date on which the Islamic New Year falls each year.
While it may not involve feasts and grandeur, the Islamic New Year in Comoros paves the way for spiritual reflection, contemplation, and expressing gratitude for the blessings received. It is also a time for charity and helping the less fortunate members of the community. Even if there are no lavish parties or public spectacles to celebrate the New Year, it remains a vital part of the Islamic culture and heritage in Comoros, dedicating the transition to a new year as a testament to Islamic history and its teachings.