The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, has declared Sunday as the first of ...

For centuries, the Islamic calendar has relied on actual moon sightings to determine the beginning of months, particularly ...

For example, the moon date in Pakistan is often one day behind the Hijri ... Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the beginning of Shawwal as their main festival that spreads happiness ...