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India.com
04-07-2025
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- India.com
Muharram 2025 School Holiday: Full list of states where schools are closed due to Muharram on....
Muharram Holiday 2025: With the festival of Muharram approaching soon, students and their guardians are in a constant state of confusion whether the schools and colleges will be closed on Sunday, July 6 or Monday, July 7? The official holiday is yet to be announced as the exact day of Muharram depends on the sighting of moon. As everyone awaits the final holiday date for Muharram 2025, the final decision depends on moon sighting expected on the evening before, finalising the holiday date. Muharram Holiday 2025: When is the holiday on 7 July or 6 July? According to the government calendar, July 6 2025 (Sunday) has been tentatively marked as the holiday date for Muharram. Although, as the Islamic Calendar follows the moon, Muharram might be celebrated on July 7 2025 if the moon is sighted a day later. This shift of moon sighting will actually determine the day off at schools, colleges and offices. Many schools haven't announced anything yet, as they are waiting for the moon sighting before they declare when they will be closed. It is advisable to keep a check on school's updates and local government announcements for the final word as it will impact school schedules and office operations across multiple states. Muharram Holiday 2025: States Likely to Have a Holiday on July 7 Many states might declare official closure on July 7 if Muharram is celebrated on that day. States with Muslim majority such as Telangana, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra are expected to be closed for Muharram. However, the final announcement will be made by the district or state government after discussion with religious leaders and officials. Muharram Holiday 2025: Importance of Muharram in Islam? Muharram is considered the holy month that marks the beginning of Islamic Year. It is observed by the Muslims with prayers, mourning marches and religious ceremonies. This day marks the martyrdom of the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, Imam Hussain, who lost his life in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Muharram is observed about 20 days after the Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) and the 10th day of this month (Ashura) is considered as the most important.
Khaleej Times
26-06-2025
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- Khaleej Times
Hijri New Year: UAE astronomers spot Muharram crescent in Abu Dhabi
The crescent of the month of Muharram, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH, was sighted on Wednesday, June 25 in Saudi Arabia. The UAE's Astronomy Center shared an image of the crescent on Thursday morning, as captured during the daytime from Abu Dhabi. The image was captured by the Al-Khatm Astronomical Observatory affiliated with the International Astronomy Center. The imaging time was June 26, 2025, at 8:45am UAE time. The moon was 12 degrees away from the sun and its age was 17 hours. Ù�Ù�اÙ� Ø´Ù�ر Ù�ØرÙ� 1447Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù�ا Ø°Ù� ذصÙ�Ù�رÙ� Ù�Ù�ارا Ù�بÙ� Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù� أبÙ�ظبÙ�Ø� بÙ�اسطة Ù�رصد اÙ�خذÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� اÙ�ذابع Ù�Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù� اÙ�دÙ�Ù�Ù�Ø� Ù�Ù�Ø° اÙ�ذصÙ�Ù�ر 26 Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù� 2025Ù� اÙ�ساعة 08:45 صباØا بذÙ�Ù�Ù�Ø° اÙ�Ø¥Ù�اراذ. بعد اÙ�Ù�Ù�ر عÙ� اÙ�Ø´Ù�س 12 درجة. عÙ�ر اÙ�Ù�Ù�ر 17 ساعة. Ù�رÙ�Ù� اÙ�Ù�رصد: أساÙ�Ø© Ø°Ù�Ù�اÙ�Ø� Ø£Ù�س Ù�ØÙ�دØ� Ø®Ù�Ù�اÙ� اÙ�Ù�عÙ�Ù�Ù�Ø� Ù�ØÙ�دâ�¦ — Ù�رÙ�ز اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù� اÙ�دÙ�Ù�Ù� (@AstronomyCenter) June 26, 2025 Muharram 1, is the first day of the first month of the Islamic calendar, which is also known as Hijri New Year. The month of Dhul Hijjah has lasted for 29 days, Haramain Info confirmed on its social media platform. Private sector employees in the UAE will get Friday, June 27, as a paid holiday for Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH. Some employees who get Saturday as a weekend along with Sunday will enjoy a long weekend from June 27 to June 29, making it a 3-day weekend for them. Regular working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30. The Hijri New Year holiday follows the long break residents enjoyed during the Eid Al Adha holidays at the beginning of June. wished people on the occasion of Hijri New Year 1447, while paying for lasting peace in the region.
Arabian Business
25-06-2025
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- Arabian Business
UAE Ramadan and Eid 2026: Expected dates for Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha announced
Expected dates for Ramadan 2026 in the UAE have been announced by the Emirates Astronomy Society. The Emirates Astronomy Society forecasts Ramadan will begin on February 18, 2026, with Eid Al Fitr likely on March 20 and Eid Al Adha on May 27. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the board of directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society, shared expected dates for holidays and events next year. When is Ramadan 2026 in the UAE? The Emirates Astronomy Society has announced the expected start date for Ramadan 2026 in the UAE as Wednesday, February 18, 2026, based on advanced astronomical calculations. However, official confirmation will be made closer to the time by the UAE's moon-sighting committee, as Islamic months begin and end based on the sighting of the crescent moon. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by millions of Muslims worldwide. It is a period of fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer, spiritual reflection, and charitable giving. The fast is broken each evening with iftar, often beginning with dates and traditional dishes. When is Eid Al Fitr 2026 in the UAE? Ibrahim Al Jarwan said, according to forecasts, Eid Al Fitr 2026 is expected to begin on Friday, March 20, 2026, marking the end of Ramadan. Eid Al Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month that follows Ramadan. Final confirmation will depend on moon sighting. It is traditionally celebrated with morning prayers, family gatherings, and festive meals, and is one of the most anticipated public holidays in the UAE. When is Eid Al Adha 2026 in the UAE? Eid Al Adha 2026 is expected to fall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, corresponding to the tenth day of Dhu Al Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar. The Emirates Astronomy Society forecast the following timeline: 1 Dhu Al Hijjah (start of the month): Monday, May 18, 2026 8 Dhu Al Hijjah (start of Hajj): Monday, May 25, 2026 9 Dhu Al Hijjah (Day of Arafah): Tuesday, May 26, 2026 10 Dhu Al Hijjah (Eid Al Adha): Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Eid Al Adha, also known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice', is the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, and a time of prayer, sacrifice, and sharing meals with family and the less fortunate. UAE Islamic Holidays 2026 expected dates Holiday Expected Date Ramadan starts Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Eid Al Fitr Friday, March 20, 2026 Hajj begins Monday, May 25, 2026 Day of Arafah Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Eid Al Adha Wednesday, May 27, 2026 All dates are subject to moon sighting and may shift by one day. Why Do Ramadan and Eid Dates Change Each Year? The Islamic calendar is lunar-based and consists of 12 months and 354 or 355 days — around 10 to 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. This causes Ramadan and Eid dates to shift earlier each year by about 10 days.
Arab News
25-06-2025
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- Arab News
Muharram begins on Thursday: Saudi Supreme Court
RIYADH: Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, will start on Thursday, Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court announced on Wednesday. The announcement came after the crescent moon was sighted in the Kingdom on Wednesday evening. The sighting of the crescent marks the start of the Islamic year 1447, a reference to the amount of years that have passed since Prophet Muhammad migrated from Makkah to Madinah.
Khaleej Times
25-06-2025
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- Khaleej Times
UAE: Hijri New Year begins after moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
The Islamic month of Muharram began on Wednesday, June 25, after the moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia. Muharram 1, is the first day of the first month of the Islamic calendar, which is also known as Hijri New Year. The month of Dhul Hijjah will be in 29 days, Haramain Info confirmed on its social media platform. Private sector employees in the UAE will get Friday, June 27, as a paid holiday for Islamic New Year, marking the beginning of the Hijri year 1447 AH. Some employees who get Saturday as a weekend along with Sunday will enjoy a long weekend from June 27 to June 29, making it a 3-day weekend for them. Regular working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30. The Hijri New Year holiday follows the long break residents enjoyed during the Eid Al Adha holidays at the beginning of June.
