Islamic New Year Holiday

2022 Islamic New Year Holiday

The Islamic New Year is celebrated according to the Islamic calendar. In Indonesia, Islamic New Year is included as one of the official religious holidays. The Islamic New Year marks the first day of the month of Muharram—name of a month on the Islamic calendar. This was calculated based on the time when Prophet Muhammad migrated Mecca to Medina to spread the Islamic teaching.

Muharram is considered a holy month by Muslims around the world. This is because, during the month of Muharram, Hajj pilgrims finish their journey in Mecca. It is also believed fasting on the 10th day of Muharram will be able to redeem all the sins from the previous year. This is why Islamic New Year becomes one of the most-awaited celebrations by Muslims around the world.

Islamic New Year holiday in 2022 is expected to fall on Saturday, 30 July. Since it falls on a Saturday, this means you won’t get any extra holiday. However, you can still celebrate this day by spending the day at home or going to a nearby tourist attraction with your loved ones.

Islamic religious tourist sites in Indonesia

As the most populous country with the Muslim majority in the world, finding Islamic tourist site is as easy as pie. In Aceh, you can visit the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in the center of Banda Aceh which was built in the 1500s. The mosque survived the 2004 earthquake and tsunami with minor damages. During the Islamic New Year holiday, you can join the prayer and Qur’an recitation in this historical mosque.

Still, around the Sumatran province, you can also visit Al-Munawar Arab village in Palembang of South Sumatera. The streets are narrow, the vintage buildings are beautiful. If lucky enough, you may be able to witness a gambus performance live. If you plan to visit this village, make sure to dress appropriately and cover up your shoulders and knees.

In Java, there is a Grand Mosque in the city center of Semarang, Central Java. The architecture of this building is a mixture of Javanese, Middle East, and Romans. At a glance, the front yard of this mosque will remind you of Nabawi Mosque in Medina. The Grand Mosque in Semarang stores a giant Qur’an handwritten by H. Hayatuddin, a calligrapher from the University of Science and Science Al-Qur`an of Wonosobo, Central Java.

Another religious site in Java to visit is Cheng Ho Mosque in Surabaya, a unique mosque with distinct Chinese architecture. Tourists sometimes mistake this mosque as a temple due to its design. Cheng Ho mosque is not only available in Surabaya but also in Banyuwangi, and Kutai Kartanegara.

Halal Tourism in Thailand, Japan, dan South Korea

Islamic New Year in 2022 will allow you to have a 3 days weekend if you take day off on Friday or Monday. Why not celebrate further in other countries in Asia? Good news for Muslims traveler, countries such as Thailand, Japan, and South Korea are three Asian destinations with halal tourism area.

When you visit Thailand, you can stay at the Islamic hotel called Al Meroz that located in Thailand’s capital Bangkok. This hotel is really comfortable with facilities such as swimming pool and fitness center. Besides, the hotel management also applies different time rules for female and male guests.

The number of halal tourism spots in Japan and South Korea has increased in years. Local governments even built a few mosques to accommodate Muslims tourists. Also, a few restaurants in Japan and South Korea certified halal, which allow more and more food options for Muslim travelers.

Halal tourism in Europe

If you have an extra budget to go even further, England is an excellent spot for Muslim traveler. There are over 400 mosques across the country, and halal food is easily found on the street from Indian to Middle Eastern dishes to Indonesian favorite: nasi padang.

It would be one unforgettable journey to spend Islamic New Year in England. If you’re lucky, you will be able to join the Qur’an recitation held by the Muslim community at London Islamic Center. Learning while holidaying at the same time, why not?

Those are some of the religious destinations to pick for the Islamic New Year holiday. Have you decided on one yet? If you have, make sure you plan your budget correctly and buy your tickets ahead to avoid high price or selling out.

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