According to astronomical calculations, a five-day holiday was considered likely. Eid Al Fitr, which took place on the first of Shawwal, the Islamic calendar month following Ramadan, marked the end of ...

"Could the holiest site in Islam, the Kaaba in Mecca, have once been a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva? What if the ...

Residents in the UAE are set for the first long weekend of 2025 as the country prepares to celebrate Eid Al Fitr. Depending ...

UAE residents can look forward to a potential 5-day break for Eid Al Fitr 2025, with astronomical calculations suggesting the ...

Eid-ul-Fitr falls on the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Hijri, or the Islamic lunar calendar.

The crescent moon lit up the night sky Feb. 28, signifying the beginning of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. This holy ...

Sehri is the first meal of the day, which is eaten before the fasting starts. It is generally had before sunrise, at dawn.

For Muslims, it’s a time of increased worship, religious reflection, charity and good deeds. Socially, it often brings ...