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Watch: Kiswah of Kaaba changed to mark new Islamic year 1446
The Kiswah of the Kaaba (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has been changed in an intricate annual ritual. The ceremony took place on Sunday morning, July 7, the…
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New Islamic Year 1446: Saudi announces first day of Muharram
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that the first day of Muharram 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) will be on Sunday,…
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New Islamic Year 1446: UAE announces holiday for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced an official paid holiday to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year…
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Muharram public holiday: Oman announces 3-day weekend for public sectors
The Sultanate of Oman has announced a public holiday and a three-day weekend for the public sector to celebrate the Hijiri (Islamic New Year). According to a statement by the Oman News…
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Covering of Kaaba changed to mark New Islamic Year 1445
Riyadh: The annual ritual of changing Kiswah (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah takes place on Tuesday night, the first of Muharram, marking the beginning of the new Islamic year of 1445,…
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New Islamic Year 1445: Saudi Arabia announces first day of Muharram
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday announced that the first day of Muharram 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) will be…
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New Islamic Year 1445: Sharjah announces 4-day holiday for public sector
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah government has announced a public holiday to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”)…
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New Islamic Year 1445: UAE announces holiday for private sector
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a holiday on July 21 to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the…
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New Islamic Year 1445: UAE announces holiday for public sector employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a holiday on July 21 to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the…
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UAE astronomer reveals likely date of first day of Muharram 1445
Abu Dhabi: The first day of Muharram 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijrah”) is likely to fall on July 19, as per astronomical calculations. Muharram…
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New Islamic year 1444: First day of Muharram in India
The Imarat-e-Sharaiyah Hind, New Delhi on Friday announced that the first day of Muharram 1444 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) in India will be on Sunday,…
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Saudi Arabia announces first day of Muharram 1444 Hijri
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced that the first day of Muharram 1444 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) will be on Saturday, July…
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Islamic new year: UAE announces holiday for public and private sector
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced an official paid holiday for all public and private sector employees on Saturday, July 30…
