Muslims follow the Hijri calendar, a lunar calendar, to determine auspicious dates for religious events, Hajj, and other ...

With the expected sighting of the waxing crescent moon by the end of March, nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide and the ...

At the end of the month, when a new moon is spotted, Muslims celebrate with Eid al-Fitr. The festival is celebrated around the world during the first three days of Shawwāl, which is expected to begin ...

A large turnout gathered at the Eid festival at Worcester Islamic Center, marked by concern for civilians in conflict areas.

Eid al-Fitr is the first of two celebratory days in the Islamic calendar, both observed every year. Though the holiday is marked on one day, some will celebrate this festival for as long as three ...

Eid al-Fitr is the first of two celebratory days in the Islamic calendar, both observed every year. Though the holiday is marked on one day, some Muslims will celebrate the festival for as long as ...

Eid al-Fitr is the first of two celebratory days in the Islamic calendar, both observed every year. Though the holiday is marked on one day, some will celebrate this festival for as long as three ...

based on the moon’s cycles – unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows the sun. As such, dates on the Islamic calendar come 10–12 days earlier each year. This means the dates of both Eids ...

During Ramadan, participants fast from all food and water until sundown for an entire month at the first crescent moon in the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is said the Quran was revealed ...

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan involves fasting, prayer, and reflection, culminating in the festive breaking of the fast with Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan follows the lunar calendar, causing its start ...

Eid al-Fitr is the first of two celebratory days in the Islamic calendar, both observed every year. Though the holiday is marked on one day, some will celebrate this festival for as long as three ...