Shab e Barat is observed by Muslims across the world including in the UK, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere - and is seen ...

Celebration marks ninth month in the Islamic calendar when the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Prophet Muhammed ...

For annual sky observations and calendars, the moon is a changeable resource that has captivated humankind for long centuries ...

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca takes place in the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar and concludes with the second ...

Muslims worldwide will begin the obligatory fast of the month of Ramadan, one of the “Five Pillars of Islam.” The fast involves abstaining from all ...

Those observing the event must refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours and instead focus on prayers, religious study and acts of charity ...

The Islamic calendar for 2025 got underway with Lailat al Miraj, which honours the night when the Prophet Muhammad ascended into heaven and returned with divine instructions for the five daily prayers ...

We are now about a month away from Ramadan and experts have urged all countries to rely on verified sightings to keep the ...

The Arabic term Ramadan connotes intense heat. It seems that in pre-Islamic Arabia, Ramadan was the name of a scorching hot summer month. In the Islamic calendar, however, the timing of Ramadan varies ...

Jan. 28 marks the Lunar New Year, beginning the Year of the Snake. It's not the only lunar festival — Ramadan begins Feb. 28, ...

This won’t be a problem in 2025 as none of the Islamic holidays will overlap with either of the holidays tied to the Gregorian calendar. And local governments are allowed to approve any other official ...

The next UAE long weekend is only weeks away…  It’s easy to feel like every weekend is a holiday in the UAE, with its golden ...