The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, marks a sacred moment in Muslim history. Here’s everything non-Muslims ...

Authorities have officially declared a public holiday for the 2026 Hijri New Year, confirming the date of the Islamic celebration as Muslims prepare to observe it.

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 ...

Bahrain has confirmed a public holiday on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as ministries and public institutions close for the 1448 AH Hijri New Year ...

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 ...

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

Riyadh — As Muslims around the world prepare to receive a new Hijri year, the Holy Kaaba is preparing to receive its new Kiswa in a tradition renewed annually at Islam's holiest site. The process ...

As Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate the new Hijri year, Sharjah's Department of Islamic Affairs has announced that calendars for the Islamic year, 1448 AH, are available at distribution ...