MANY NEW YEAR EVES

DIFFERENT CALENDARS AROUND THE WORLD

1st January is not the only day world celebrates New Year

Though Gregorian Calander is the most common time-keeping system, it is certainly not the only one

Panchanga

Lunisolar calendars is traditionally used in the Indian subcontinent

Islamic lunar calendar based on Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Medina

Hijrī Calendar

It is Jewish lunar calendar with each month commencing with a new moon

Hebrew calendar

It is seven years behind Gregorian calendar, with New Year's Eve on 11 Sept

Ethiopian Calendar

The ancient lunar calendar governs auspicious rituals and holidays in China

Chinese calendar

Used in Bali Pawukon year is 210 days long with six months of 35-days

Pawukon calendar