Muslims will soon welcome a new lunar year in what's known as the Hijri calendar. The Hijri New Year, beginning on the first ...

How do Muslims observe it and will Iran war impact celebrations? - Muslims will soon welcome a new lunar year in what's known ...

The gentle rising of the crescent moon marks the arrival of the sacred month of Muharram, launching the Islamic New Year, ...

What to know about the Islamic New Year and how Muslims observe it More than 20 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Syria, have designated the Hijri New Year a national holiday.

The United Arab Emirates has announced that the Islamic New Year holiday will fall on Friday June 27, giving all workers in ...

Here's what to know about the Islamic new year. When is Muharram 2025? With the sighting of the crescent moon, Muharram began the night of June 26, 2025, according to Islamic Relief.

In 2025, Muharram began on June 27, with Ashura falling on the 10th day. This month is a time for prayer and reflection in Islam.

Muharram is one of the four sacred months in Islam, during which specific customs and observances are upheld. The month is ...

The Zamfara State Government has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New ...

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs confirmed today that the inaugural month of the new Islamic lunar calendar will be on Friday, ...

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

The Jigawa State government has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, a work-free day to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year ...