The Islamic New Year, marking the start of 1447 AH, is expected to begin on the evening of June 25, 2025, commemorating the Hijra. This pivotal event signifies Prophet Muhammad's migration to Medina, ...

In Egypt, 18 June marks the official celebration of the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year), which astronomically fell on 17 ...

Islamic communities determine when major celebrations and festivals such as Eid and Ramadan using a unique calendar. The current Islamic year of 1445-46 started back in July 2023 and will run until ...

One of two Eid holidays celebrated by Muslims, Eid al-Adha is days away.

Muharram 2026: Muharram, one of Islam's holiest months, has begun. Learn about its significance, observances and Ashura 2026 ...

Muharram, the sacred first month of the Islamic calendar, marks the beginning of the new year. This year, celebrations ...

Key festivals including Eid and Ramadan will be coming around again in 2024. We are now in year 1445 for the Hijiri Calendar which is used in the Islamic world. The calendar was started in 622 AD when ...

The Islamic New Year, marking the start of Muharram 1447, began on June 25, 2025, following moon sighting in Saudi Arabia. The UAE declared a public holiday on June 27. Rooted in the Prophet ...

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon of Muharram on Monday evening, June 15, marking the official start of Hijri year 1448 on Tuesday, June 16.