The Islamic New Year, marking the start of 1447 AH, is expected to begin on the evening of June 25, 2025, commemorating the Hijra. This pivotal event signifies Prophet Muhammad's migration to Medina, ...

Ramadan, Islam's holiest month, began for most Muslim communities at sundown on Sunday, March 10 in the U.S. It's expected to end with Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, April 9. Here is what you need to know ...

The largest school district in the US is turning heads after announcing that it will add two Muslim holidays to the school calendar next year. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held a press ...

Slooh Community Observatory will give viewers a rare sight of the new moon today (Aug. 5) from its telescope in the Canary Islands in a broadcast that will also discuss the importance of the new moon ...

As 2025 draws to a close and the new year approaches, many people are curious about the important Islamic dates for 2026.

Two Muslim holidays — Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha — will now be added to the calendar for over 200 schools operated by the Philadelphia School District, making it the second major city after New York ...

Portsmouth City Councilor Kate Cook made the successful motion to add Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha to the city calendar.

Is it Ramadan yet? Muslim communities look for the new moon to decide, and radio waves could settle the matter. The Islamic calendar is based on lunar months, with sightings of the first sliver of the ...

Muslim community leaders in Montgomery County this week asked that the Islamic holy day of Eid al-Adha be given equal billing as the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur on Montgomery's 2015-2016 school ...