Islamic calendar

Published By: Nibandh VinodLast Updated: July 29, 2023, 06:30 ISTImam Abbas Shrine in Karbala City. (Image: Shutterstock)While the Sunni community marks the day by fasting, somem members of the Shia community also involve in…

Published By: Nibandh VinodLast Updated: July 28, 2023, 17:03 ISTMuharram is the first month of the Islamic New Year. (Image: Shutterstock) Muslims mourn on the tenth day of Muharram to mark the death of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson,…

The holy month of Ramzan is a test of self-control and discipline. In Saudi Arabia, a moon-seeing committee decides the beginning and the conclusion of Ramzan.Ramza, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, starts today, March 24. It is…

Published By: Nibandh VinodLast Updated: March 07, 2023, 22:30 ISTDuring Shab-e-Baraat, people belonging to the Muslim community offer prayers beside the grave of their ancestors and also at mosques. (Representative image:…

The Islamic New Year is celebrated during the first month of the Muslim lunar calendar. On Friday, the Imarat-e-Sharaiyah Hind, New Delhi announced that the first day of Muharram 1444 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”)…

The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the new Muslim lunar calendar. Also known as Hijri New Year, the Islamic calendar has 354 or 355 days. As compared to the Gregorian calendar, it is roughly 11 days shorter. The Islamic New year …