Tazias, intricately crafted miniature replicas symbolising the tomb of Imam Hussain, are an integral part of the processions.

Important to note is that the dates revealed are based on astronomical calculations and subject to Moon sightings and ...

The Islamic New Year, marking the start of Muharram 1447, began on June 25, 2025, following moon sighting in Saudi Arabia.

The Islamic New Year 2025, also called Hijri New Year, officially commenced on Wednesday, June 25, after the crescent moon of ...

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, marking the ...

Islamic New Year 2025 began on June 25 after Muharram moon sighting in Saudi Arabia; UAE declared June 27 a public holiday to ...

More than 20 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Syria, have designated the Hijri New Year a national ...

For 2026, the crescent is likely to be sighted on Tuesday ... celebrate the end of the fasting and charitable month. The Moon sighting to commence the month of Shawwal depends on whether Ramadan lasts ...

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Oman, and other countries in the Arab and Middle East, including Iran, are gearing up for the New ...

Stargazers in the U.S. will find the slender form of the crescent moon roughly 20 degrees above the western horizon right at ...

The moon, Venus and the Pleiades open star cluster will form an unusual celestial triangle on June 22. | Credit: Starry Night ...