all about the calendar used in the muslim world, that are based on the moon movement.
The islamic new year, the year 1445 after hijra (1445 AH), is upon us. Some countries start 1 Muharram 1445 AH on Wednesday, some others on Thursday. Some started using calculated calendar, others after moon sighting. But here we have… Continue Reading
The lunar new year of the Muslim is coming. The islamic new year of 1445 hijri will be marked by the first crescent moon of 1 Muharram 1445 AH that should be visible around the world on the evening of… Continue Reading
In the Islamic calendar, the month of Muharram holds a special place as the first month of the year. This holy month is not only significant for its historical and linguistic origins but also for the deep spiritual meaning it… Continue Reading
As the Pilgrimage month of islam – the month of Hajj – Dhul-Hijjah 1444 AH coming upon us, the search for the first sign of the crescent moon (hilaal) of 1 Dhul-Hijjah 1444 AH began on Sunday evening, 18 June… Continue Reading
The government of Saudi Arabia has announced that the “moon sighting” for the Hajj month of Dhulhijja 1444 AH will take place on the evening of Sunday, 18 June 2023. That evening corresponds to 29 Dhulqadah 1444 AH according to… Continue Reading
Alhamdulillah, as Ramadan reaches its end, muslims around the world was eagerly looking up the sky to sight the crescent moon of 1 Shawwal 1444 AH. While many positive reports of moon sighting were received from many muslim countries on… Continue Reading