The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Monday that the private sector would observe the day off ...

The United Arab Emirates has announced the official federal government holiday date for the Islamic New Year. The Federal ...

The United Arab Emirates has declared a public holiday on Friday, June 27, in observance of the Hijri New Year. The ...

Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, has officially arrived. Here's what we've learned about the ...

UAE public sector gets a 3-day weekend for the Islamic New Year, starting June 27th. Celebrates the Hijri New Year 1447 AH.

"Eid Mubarak!" Thousands of Muslims in Ohio are celebrating the second significant Islamic holiday, Eid al-Adha, also known ...

Each Islamic month lasts either 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon’s visibility. Consequently, a lunar year is ...

The city Department of Education is getting a failing grade for mishandling observance of a major Muslim holiday — Eid ...

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) issued a circular to all ministries and federal entities, stating ...

The Islamic, or Hijri, calendar is based on lunar months, and the New Year begins on the first day of Muharram. The date was ...

To mark Eid al-Adha – Arabic for the Festival of Sacrifice -- Muslims traditionally slaughter a sheep or cow and give away ...

The "festival of sacrifice" features prayer, charitable giving, and the tradition of animal sacrifice with meat distributed ...