Islamic New Year 2025: The Islamic New Year, known as Hijri New Year, marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is celebrated on the first day of Muharram. This important date ...

Travelling during Ramadan? Here's what you need to know. What is the Islamic New Year—and how is it celebrated? What is the Islamic New Year—and how is it celebrated?

All government departments, federal institutions and private sector companies in the UAE will remain closed on Thursday, October 15, on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1437. The announcements ...

For example, Islamic New Year falls on the first day of the Hijri month of Muharram but, in 2024, Muharram 1 was on Sunday July 7. This meant that while it was officially a paid holiday, private ...