Because the Hijri calendar is lunar, the dates of Islamic months and holidays — such as Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr — change ...

In an age where mental health struggles are increasingly recognised, the Islamic tradition offers a deeply holistic and ...

Muharram is what marks the start of Islamic New Year. The date of Muharram is determined by sighting of crescent moon in the ...

In the bustling city of Makkah, surrounded by skyscrapers and technology, stands a simple cube-shaped structure made of stone—the Kaaba. Despite its modest form, it is the most revered site in the ...

Looks like there may be another long weekend coming our way right after the Eid al-Adha and Islamic New Year holidays.. One of the key dates in the 2025 UAE public holiday calendar is the Prophet ...

The Iranian military announced the strike against Al Udeid Air Base. Qatar confirmed the attack and said there were no ...

HISTORY OF HAJJ: In 628 CE, Prophet Muhammad and his followers embarked ... Hajj begins with the story of Prophet Ibrahim and the commandment of Allah to travel to the barren desert of Makkah ...

PERHAPS the history of Islam is incomplete without a mention of Egypt. This is an ancient country that has pioneered world ...

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while announcing the start of the war, has mentioned 'Haider, Ali, Zulfiqar and Khaiber'.

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...

To those who know the Middle East, such thoughts make little sense. They are hogwash.

Eid Al Adha serves as a celebration to the success found in obeying the command of God. Not only was his son unharmed, but ...