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

This article has been edited to reflect UAE's announcement on June 3 revealing the date of the Islamic New Year Holiday for the public and private sector.] After Eid Al Adha gave UAE residents a ...

The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, marks a sacred moment in Muslim history. Here’s everything non-Muslims should know about the meaning, customs, and how it’s observed around the ...

The UAE has declared Monday, June 15, a public holiday for both the public and private sectors to mark the Islamic New Year. Federal government entities and private sector employees will all have the ...

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