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Dhul Hijjah could start May 28. What to know about Hajj, Eid al-Adha, Islamic calendar
Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, could begin May 28 and brings Eid al-Adha, an opportunity to complete ...
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Islamic New Year 2025: When is it and will Dubai get a public holiday?
The Islamic New Year is coming sooner than you might think, with the official UAE public holiday set to arrive in June 2025.
AP PHOTOS: Millions of Muslims embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can afford it and is physically able to make it.
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Can you eat on Eid al-Fitr? A non-Muslim's guide to Ramadan, Breaking fast on Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a holy month dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection. Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset during Ramadan ...
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Islamic calendar vs. Gregorian calendar: Why Eid Al Adha changes date every year
Every year, Eid Al Adha moves around the calendar and begins on a different day. While longtime UAE residents know the reason behind those shifts in dates, many people are confused about how the ...
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Hajj 2025: UK dates, meaning and ‘Hajj mubarak’ greeting explained
Hajj is a pilgrimage to Kaaba, the “house of Allah” in Mecca, and is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims believe Hajj ...