Hijri New Year: What to know about the Islamic New Year and how Muslims observe it The exact date can vary depending on when regional Islamic authorities see the crescent.

Middle East News: The Islamic New Year, or Hijri New Year, commenced on June 25, 2025, with the sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia. The UAE has declared a public holiday on June 27 ...

Saudi Arabia officially declares Thursday, June 26th, 2025, as the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH. Learn about the significance of Muharram and Ashura.

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The Lemonheads are back. Evan Dando and the band have a new album, Love Chant, on the way, and a sweeping tour of North America and Europe to go with it. Below, listen to the new single “ In the ...

The Detroit Red Wings have unveiled a new logo ahead of the team's 100-year anniversary celebration.

Thrash metal heroes Forbidden are back with their first piece of new music in 15 years. The last album we had from Forbidden was in 2010. Which is crazy to think was almost two decades ago. What a way ...

A new generation of infected terrorizes what little survivors remain in '28 Years Later.' A trusty and stomach-churning guide to the variants with the rage virus roaming the mainland.

The United Arab Emirates has announced the official Islamic New Year public holiday for 2025. Private and public sector workers will enjoy a bumper three-day long weekend between Friday June 27 and ...

French scientists have discovered a new blood type in a woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, France's blood supply agency announced Friday. The woman is the only known carrier of a new ...

Young socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani closed in on victory in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City, with the 33-year-old stunning his opponent, former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, in ...

More than seven years after the release of her Grammy-winning debut 'Invasion of Privacy,' Cardi B has unveiled a release date for the follow-up.