1st Muharram 2024 Date. For many muslims, it begins at the first sighting of the lunar. According to gregorian calendar, july 07, 2024 will be the first day of muharram in saudi arabia, marking the start of the islamic new year 1446.

The observance continues for 10 days, ending on july 17 with ashura. Muharram marks the start of the islamic calendar or islamic new year.