The new year day of Hijrah reminds Muslims the Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) from Makkah to Madinah in the year 622 C.E. It is well-known that the Hijrah did not take place on the first day of Muharram, it probably occured in the month of Rabu'ul Awwal (3rd month). Also the Hijri calendar was instituted some time in the reign of Caliph 'Umar (634-644 C.E.). However, due to the association of the Islamic calendar with Hijrah, the new year day becomes an important day to remember the meaning and significance of Hijrah.
In modern times, some Muslims also began using it to send greeting cards and celebrate the Islamic New Year. There are, however, no religious services associated with this day.
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