Aidilfitri prayers take place on 1 Syawal, while Hari Raya Haji prayers happen slightly later in the Islamic calendar, on 10 ...

and so they just say whatever happens in Mecca … we’ll set the time for that.” Despite all the complications of when it starts and how long a daily fast might last, “Ramadan is one of the ...

The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent by the moon-sighting committee in Saudi Arabia. Other ...

The exact date is determined by the sighting of the new moon. The first day of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1. Fasting can last for 29 or 30 days, depending on when the moon ...

Hajj 2025 will occur June 4-9, guided by lunar cycles, but there are other astronomical alignments you need to know about ...

Eid: Everything you need to know about the religious festival - ANALYSIS: Zuleyha Keskin reports on what is a special, ...

The Grand Mosque in Mecca has recorded unprecedented numbers of worshippers and visitors during the first 10 days of Ramadan, with more than 25 million people gathering for prayers, Al Arabiya ...

Mecca, or Makkah, is the most sacred city in ... was the first face Imam Ali (AS) ever saw. As Ramadan approaches—a time of heightened devotion and self-reflection—visiting these sites can ...

The Muslim community will be celebrating Bakar Eid (Eid-ul-Adha) on Saturday. This is the second biggest festival for Muslims, after Ramadan or Eid-ul-Fitr. This festival is observed on the 70th day ...

During Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to spend more ... and financially fit enough are encouraged to travel to Makkah, or Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, to fulfill the hajj pilgrimage, walking in ...

An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.

The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadan Mubaje, has warned Muslim leaders against using mosques and religious functions for political gain, stating that worship centres should be used ...