Saudi Arabia, UAE announce begin of Islamic New Yr 1448 AH Tuesday; Ashura anticipated June 25 | World Information

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Courtroom has introduced that Tuesday, June 16, marks the primary day of Muharram 1448 AH and the start of the Islamic New Yr.The announcement got here after the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon on Monday night.The UAE has additionally confirmed Tuesday, as the primary day of Muharram and the start of the Islamic yr 1448 AH. The UAE Fatwa Council stated it reached the choice after reviewing scientific knowledge associated to the crescent moon sighting in coordination with specialised scientific authorities and centres throughout the nation.With the start of Muharram, the Day of Ashura, noticed on the tenth day of the month, is anticipated to fall on Thursday, June 25.The Hijri New Yr marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar, which is used to find out essential non secular dates and observances all year long.The event commemorates the Hijra, the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina, an occasion considered a defining second in Islamic historical past and the place to begin of the Islamic calendar.In its assertion, the Saudi Supreme Courtroom additionally supplied prayers for the continued success of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and for unity and solidarity amongst Muslims worldwide.