coloring with islam
all about the calendar used in the muslim world, that are based on the moon movement.
Ashura is a sacred day for Muslims, especially for Sunni Muslims, who observe it with fasting and prayers. It marks two historical events that show God’s mercy and guidance: the day Nuh (Noah) left the Ark after the great flood, and the day Musa (Moses) was saved from the Pharaoh by God’s miracle of parting … Read more
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 several photos of the crescent moon (hilal) of the islamic new year photographed on Tuesday … Read more
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 Tuesday, 18 July 2023 (see crescent moon visibility map below!). Therefore, 1 Muharram 1445 AH … Read more
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 holds for Muslims around the world. Muharram is a time of remembrance, reflection, and renewal, … Read more
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 2023 around the world. Saudi Arabia has announced that the crescent moon was sighted there … Read more
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 Ummul Qura calendar. The moon will be 11 hours 27 minutes old in Makkah at … Read more