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Showing importance to the Gregorian new year

· 12 Shaʻban 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Are there recommended duas for the gregorian new year, i.e., 1st of January?

Answer

This new year has got no basis in our deen. Our year starts with Muharram. Just as their days of celebrations are different and our days of celebration are Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha. We should distance ourselves altogether from their celebrations and events.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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