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 ...

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The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, has officially begun as the crescent moon marking the start of Muharram 1447 was sighted in Saudi Arabia on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, ...

Muslim communities are preparing to end the holy month of Ramadan and celebrate the holiday Eid al-Fitr, but the specific day on which each community celebrates will depend on how its congregation ...

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