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 ...

Islamic New Year 2025 began on June 25 after Muharram moon sighting in Saudi Arabia; UAE declared June 27 a public holiday to mark the start of Hijri year 1447 AH.

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, marking the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, after the crescent moon was sighted ...

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 ...

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

After Ramadan, Muharram is the holiest month in the calendar. It is one of the four sacred months in Islam, during which specific customs and observances are upheld.

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

Muharram 2025 begins on June 27. Discover Ashura's significance and security measures in India for this sacred period.

Because the Hijri calendar is lunar, the dates of Islamic months and holidays — such as Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr — change annually. The new year corresponds with the first sighting of the crescent moon ...

Tazias, intricately crafted miniature replicas symbolising the tomb of Imam Hussain, are an integral part of the processions.

UAE public holidays for 2025 will equate to at least 12 days in total, and if you combine these days with weekends, you could ...

Ahead of Muharram 2025, security has been tightened in various parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh. On July 6, the ...