Professor of astronomy and astrophysics from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Thomas Djamaluddin, has criticized the Global Hijri Calendar as it has the potential to create more ...

Islamic New Year 2025 began on June 25 after Muharram moon sighting in Saudi Arabia; UAE declared June 27 a public holiday to mark the start of Hijri year 1447 AH.

ABU DHABI, 26th June, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has announced the launch of the Hijri calendar for the year 1447 AH, beginning on 27 June 2025.

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 spirit… ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Islamic or Hijri calendar, which is based on lunar cycles, begins each year with the month of Muharram. The date was confirmed in accordance with the official list of UAE public holidays for 2025, ...

Middle East News: The UAE has declared Friday, June 27, 2025, as a paid holiday for private sector employees to observe the Islamic New Year, aligning with public sector holidays, ensuring ...

When will Islamic New Year date be confirmed? We won’t know for certain until the evening of Wednesday June 25. Ahead of public holidays tied to Islamic Hijri dates, the UAE moon-sighting committee ...