As the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar calendar, Dhul Hijjah is anticipated to begin the night of June 6, 2024, with the sighting of the crescent moon. It will last from 29 to 30 days.

The Islamic calendar, also called the Hijiri calendar, is a dating system used by Muslims for religious purposes. It’s a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days.

On July 6, 2025, people across India observed Muharram, one of the most significant days in the Islamic calendar. For many, ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Muslims here will celebrate the second holiest day on the lunar-based Islamic calendar by gathering to pray together on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition Friday ...

Ramadan, Islam's holiest month, began for most Muslim communities at sundown on Sunday, March 10 in the U.S. It's expected to end with Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, April 9.

Muharram 2019 Islamic calendar dates: All the Islamic dates for 2019 - or year 1441 THE month of Muharram is upon us, and Muslims will soon be commemorating the holy day of Ashura.

The Islamic calendar is based on a 30-year cycle with 11 leap years of 355 days and 19 years of just 354 days, compared to the 366 and 365 respectively of the Gregorian calendar.

Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims, honoring when key parts of the Qur’an – Islam’s holy book – were first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, marked by fasting, reflection, charity and prayer. Ramadan, Islam's holiest month, began for most Muslim communities at sundown on Wednesday ...