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

The UAE has declared Monday, June 15, a public holiday for both the public and private sectors to mark the Islamic New Year. Federal government entities and private sector employees will all have the ...

This article has been edited to reflect UAE's announcement on June 3 revealing the date of the Islamic New Year Holiday for the public and private sector.] After Eid Al Adha gave UAE residents a ...

Muharram 2026 marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year 1448 AH. Know the expected start and end dates, Ashura date, moon-sighting details, significance, and key observances worldwide.

The UAE’s Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation have announced that Monday, June 15, 2026, will be an official holiday for federal ...

Muharram 2026 is expected to commence in Saudi Arabia on June 16, 2026, while its start in India will depend on local moon sighting, which means it could either begin on June 16 or June 17, 2026. Know ...

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has confirmed Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as the first day of Muharram 1448 AH, marking the start of the Islamic New Year ...

The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of Muharram, which is the first month of the Hijri calendar. Unlike Eid Al Fitr or Eid Al Adha, there are no formal religious celebrations attached to them.

Discover the official dates for the start of Muharram 2026 and the day of Ashura in Saudi Arabia, India, and other South Asian countries following the crescent moon sightings.

It will fall on Thursday, June 18, followed by weekend on Friday and Saturday Oman's public sector employees will enjoy a three-day break as Islamic New year falls on Thursday, June 18. Supplied ...