islamic calendar
Egypt announces first date of Eid al-Adha 2023
Egypt
June 13, 2023
Egypt announces first date of Eid al-Adha 2023
The Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah is expected to start on Monday, the International Astronomical Center announced. “Most countries of…
A Ramadan etiquette guide for non-Muslims
Middle East
May 7, 2019
A Ramadan etiquette guide for non-Muslims
(CNN) — There are about 7.6 billion people in the world. And around 24% of them — 1.8 billion —…
Sufis celebrate Islamic New year with procession to Hussein Mosque
Egypt
October 3, 2016
Sufis celebrate Islamic New year with procession to Hussein Mosque
Hundreds of followers of Sufi orders took part in a religious procession to Hussein Mosque in Gammaleya on Sunday to…
Private sector receives 3-day vacation for Eid Al-Adha
Egypt
September 16, 2015
Private sector receives 3-day vacation for Eid Al-Adha
Private sector workers are entitled to a three-day vacation out of the four-day Islamic Eid Al-Adha feast, which begins September…
Saudi Arabia to sight Dhul-Hijjah moon Sunday
Egypt
September 13, 2015
Saudi Arabia to sight Dhul-Hijjah moon Sunday
Saudi Arabia will witness the Dhul-Hijjah moon on Sunday. This moon represents the last month of a 12-month Islamic lunar calendar. Traditional moon…