Ashura Holidays Declared for 2024
Two-Day Public Holiday Declared for Ashura Observance The federal government has announced a two-day public holiday to observe Ashura. The holidays will fall on Tuesday, July 16th and Wednesday, July…
Muharram Moon Not Sighted, Ashura Observed on July 17th in Pakistan
Muharram starts July 8th in Pakistan, Ashura on July 17th Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced the crescent moon for Muharram was not sighted on July 6th. As a result, the…
Muharram Begins July 7th in Saudi Arabia, UAE
Islamic New Year Begins in Saudi Arabia, UAE on July 7th Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will mark the beginning of the new Islamic year, Muharram, on…
More neutral: Pakistan’s Muharram: Social Media Ban Update
Hold on to Your Phones: Social Media Ban in Pakistan During Muharram Still Uncertain Government Denies Rumors, But Decision Pending Pakistanis can breathe a sigh of relief for now. The…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Declares Public Holiday for Islamic New Year
The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) announced on Thursday that a public holiday will be observed across the province to mark the beginning of the new Islamic year. The…
