Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the Moon sighting committees in Pakistan, United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, ...

The Sultan of Sokoto has directed Muslims nationwide to sight the Muharram crescent, paving the way for the official start of ...

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad ...

Muharram 2026 Date: The moon marking the beginning of Muharram was sighted in the district on Tuesday. City Qazi Mufti ...

Muharram is the first holy month of the Islamic calendar and the second holy month of Islam after Ramadan. It is said that ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Officials saw the crescent moon Sunday night in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, marking the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for many of the ...

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon of Muharram on Monday evening, June 15, marking the official start of Hijri year 1448 on Tuesday, June 16.

Sultan of Sokoto urges Muslims to watch for new moon to mark Islamic New Year The Sultan of Sokoto has urged Nigerian Muslims to look out for the new crescent moon as the country awaits the start of ...