Muslims across the UAE and around the world are preparing for Ramadan 2026, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a period of fasting, prayer, community and spiritual reflection. As is ...

Muslims will soon welcome a new year in the Islamic lunar calendar, known as the Hijri calendar. The Hijri New Year, beginning on the first day of the month of Muharram, signals a chance for spiritual ...

The Hajj occurs once a year during the Islamic lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar year. This year, Hajj will take place this month. Once a year, Muslim ...

Right now, for the first time in nearly 100 years, Ramadan, Lent, and Lunar New Year are all happening at the same time — within hours of each other. The last time this occurred was around 1927. The ...

CAIRO (AP) — Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily ...