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Dhul Hijjah could start May 28. What to know about Hajj, Eid al-Adha, Islamic calendar
Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, could begin May 28 and brings Eid al-Adha, an opportunity to complete ...
Time Out Dubai1mon
Islamic calendar vs. Gregorian calendar: Why Eid Al Adha changes date every year
Every year, Eid Al Adha moves around the calendar and begins on a different day. While longtime UAE residents know the reason behind those shifts in dates, many people are confused about how the ...
The Florida Times-Union2mon
Can you eat on Eid al-Fitr? A non-Muslim's guide to Ramadan, Breaking fast on Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a holy month dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection. Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset during Ramadan ...
The Independent2mon
Eid al-Fitr: This is why Muslims don’t always celebrate on the same day
based on the moon’s cycles – unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows the sun. As such, dates on the Islamic calendar come 10–12 days earlier each year. This means the dates of both Eids ...
Time Out Dubai5d
Islamic New Year 2025: When is it and will Dubai get a public holiday?
The Islamic New Year is coming sooner than you might think, with the official UAE public holiday set to arrive in June 2025.
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Hajj 2025: UK dates, meaning and ‘Hajj mubarak’ greeting explained
Hajj is a pilgrimage to Kaaba, the “house of Allah” in Mecca, and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims believe Hajj ...
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What is the difference between Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha?
Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha are the two principal festivals in Islam, each with distinct religious significance, customs and ...