Muharram was observed on June 27, with Ashura falling 10 days later. Find out the correct date, history and significance.

Though this is not confirmed as of yet, states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, and West Bengal may announce an ...

Islam’s lunar or Hijri New Year is expected to beginning around Thursday with the first day of the month of Muhar ram. STOCK PHOTO Muslims ...

The four months specifically designated as sacred months are the last four months of Hijrah calendar. They are Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qa’dah and Dhul Hijjah. Some of these months have 30 days. Others ...

The Islamic New Year 2025, also known as Hijri New Year, officially began on Wednesday, June 25, following the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon in Saudi Arabia after Maghrib prayers.

Governor Seyi Makinde and his colleagues have declared holidays for Hijrah 1447. Photo credit: Seyi Makinde Source: Facebook Hijrah, also known as the Islamic New Year, marks the beginning of the ...

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia and the Sultan of Sokoto have officially declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the start of ...

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has declared Friday a public holiday in commemoration of the new Islamic calendar, Hijrah 1447 AH. This is contained in a statement issued by the Permanent ...

Jigawa Governor has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, a work-free day in the state in observance of the new Islamic Year 1447 AH. This is contained in a ...

Muslims will soon welcome a new lunar year in what's known as the Hijri calendar. The Hijri New Year, beginning on the first day of the month of Muharram, signals a chance for spiritual reflection ...

FILE - Sufi Muslims perform Zikr, or remembrance of God, as they sing Islamic songs during a parade to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic new year, 1446 Hijri, in Cairo, Egypt, July 7, 2024.