The final month in the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah, started May 28, and many Muslims are observing the first 10 days, while others are preparing for the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. After the first ...

The Islamic New Year, marking the start of 1447 AH, is expected to begin on the evening of June 25, 2025, commemorating the Hijra. This pivotal event signifies Prophet Muhammad's migration to Medina, ...

According to Islamic Relief, the first night of Ramadan in 2026 is expected to fall on the evening of Feb. 17. As of Jan. 7, ...

Ramadan is a special time for Muslims. Here's what to know about the month, and when Ramadan will be twice in a year.

In the Islamic faith, Ramadan is a time of spiritual growth and contemplation that brings families together. But this year, while Muslims prepare to fast, top of mind for many is the widespread ...

The Islamic holiday, Eid al-Fitr, will commemorate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which started on Feb. 28. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan — the holiest month in the Islamic calendar when ...

[Note: This story has been updated to reflect the number of Muslims as a percentage of the population.] With the expected sighting of the crescent moon on the night of April 9, nearly 2 billion ...

The exact date can vary depending on when regional Islamic authorities see the crescent. Muslims will soon welcome a new year in the Islamic lunar calendar, known as the Hijri calendar. The Hijri New ...

Slooh Community Observatory will give viewers a rare sight of the new moon today (Aug. 5) from its telescope in the Canary Islands in a broadcast that will also discuss the importance of the new moon ...

The Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri New Year or Arabic New Year, marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and falls on the first day of Muharram, one of the four sacred months in ...