One of the most important evidences relied upon by those who consider it recommended to exchange greetings for the Hijri New ...

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar (Hijirah, because the Prophet began his migration on that day, thereby giving the name Hijri to the calendar), to the city of Yathrib, ...

The UAE has announced a public sector holiday to mark the Hijri New Year later this month. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular to all ministries and federal ...

Hijri New Year: UAE announces paid holiday for private sector employees The Islamic, or Hijri, calendar is based on lunar months, and the New Year begins on the first day of Muharram, the calendar ...

Muharram, the second-holiest month in the Hijri calendar, marks the start of the lunar calendar. Ashura, the most significant ...

The Hijri (Islamic) calendar is based on lunar sightings, meaning the phases of the moon determine its months. Each month ...

The Islamic month of Muharram, a period of mourning and reflection, commenced in India on June 27, marking the start of the ...

Muslims celebrate the Islamic New Year on the first of the month of Muharram of each Hijri year, but many fall into a common confusion with the beginning of each new Hijri year, as they think that ...

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 ...