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Why Islamic New Year changes date every year
The Islamic calendar is based on cycles of the moon and is used predominantly by Muslims around the world. It helps us ...
Dhul Hijjah could start May 28. What to know about Hajj, Eid al-Adha, Islamic calendar
Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, could begin May 28 and brings Eid al-Adha, an opportunity to complete ...
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Can you eat on Eid al-Fitr? A non-Muslim's guide to Ramadan, Breaking fast on Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a holy month dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection. Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset during Ramadan ...
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When will the official Islamic New Year date be announced in Dubai?
The next public holiday in Dubai is Islamic New Year and it's coming soon. The start of Muharram will tell us exactly when ...
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When is Eid al-Fitr? Has Saudi Arabia confirmed the date? Let's take a look at the moon phase
Eid al-Fitr is the first of two celebratory days in the Islamic calendar, both observed every year. Though the holiday is marked on one day, some Muslims will celebrate the festival for as long as ...
AP PHOTOS: Millions of Muslims embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it.
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Islamic New Year 2025: When is it and will Dubai get a public holiday?
The Islamic New Year is coming sooner than you might think, with the official UAE public holiday set to arrive in June 2025.
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Hajj 2025: UK dates, meaning and ‘Hajj mubarak’ greeting explained
Hajj is a pilgrimage to Kaaba, the “house of Allah” in Mecca, and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims believe Hajj ...