Ruling on Muslims congratulating one another on the occasion of the Gregorian New Year

Is it permissible for muslims to congratulate each other and give duaa
on the new year based on the Gregorian calendar without the intention
of celebrating it ?
Praise be to Allah.
It is not permissible for the Muslims to exchange greetings on the
occasion of the Gregorian New Year, and it is not permissible for them
to celebrate it, because both of these matters involve imitation of
the kuffaar, and we have been forbidden to do that.
The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: "Whoever
imitates a people is one ofthem." Narrated by Abu Dawood, 4031;
classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawood
Moreover, offering greetings on this day that comes back each year
comes under the heading of celebrating it and taking it as a festival,
which is also forbidden.
And Allah knows best.

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