Muslims globally are preparing to mark the advent of a new year in the Islamic lunar calendar, known as the Hijri calendar, a period of profound spiritual significance. Beginning on the first day of ...

This means that Muslims will fast twice in one year, for a total of 36 days—30 days in January and 6 more at the end of December.

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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 ...

Today’s new moon sets up a rare ‘ring of fire’ annular solar eclipse, Chinese New Year and Ramadan — all aligning on Feb. 17, ...