What is the date of Ashura in 2024?
Ashura Day is on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Afghanistan.
Brief Information
- This year:Tuesday, July 16, 2024
- Next year:Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Last year:Monday, February 12, 2024
- Type:National Holiday
About Ashura in Afghanistan
Ashura 2024 in Afghanistan
Ashura Day, which is observed on July 16, signifies the commencement of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a National Holiday in many countries.
Is Ashura a National Holiday in Afghanistan?
Yes, Ashura is a National Holiday in Afghanistan. A national holiday is a day designated by a country's government as a day of celebration or commemoration, during which public institutions, schools, and businesses may be closed. These holidays often hold cultural, historical, or religious significance and are observed by the entire nation.
New Year Observances days
| Year | Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Thursday | September 20 | Ashura | 10th day of Muslim New Year |
| 2019 | Tuesday | September 10 | Ashura | 10th day of Muslim New Year |
| 2020 | Saturday | August 29 | Ashura | 10th day of Muslim New Year |
| 2021 | Wednesday | August 18 | Ashura | 10th day of Muslim New Year |
| 2024 | Tuesday | July 16 | Ashura | 10th day of Muslim New Year |
| 2025 | Saturday | July 05 | Ashura | 10th day of Muslim New Year |
National Language of Afghanistan
- Name:Pashto
- Native:پښتو
- Code:ps
- Name:Uzbek
- Native:O'zbekcha
- Code:uz
- Name:Turkmen
- Native:Туркмен / تركمن
- Code:tk
Country Information of Afghanistan
- Name:Afghanistan
- Capital:Kabul
- Country Code:AF
- Emoji:🇦🇫
- Phone code:93
- Unicode:U+1F1E6 U+1F1EB
- Currency:AFN
- Currency Symbol:؋
