Muharram 2025 begins: Hijri New Year confirmed after moon sighting in Saudi Arabia

The Islamic New Year, marking the start of Muharram 1447, began on June 25, 2025, following moon sighting in Saudi Arabia. The UAE declared a public holiday on June 27. Rooted in the Prophet Muhammad’s migration to Medina in 622 CE, the occasion is a time for spiritual reflection, observed solemnly across over 20 countries.

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