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Dhul Hijjah could start May 28. What to know about Hajj, Eid al-Adha, Islamic calendar
Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, could begin May 28 and brings Eid al-Adha, an opportunity to complete ...
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AP PHOTOS: Millions of Muslims embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia has begun. It’s required once in a lifetime by every Muslim who can ...
What is Hajj and why is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca important to Muslims?
Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual Hajj ...
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El-Sisi performs Eid prayer at Egypt’s Islamic Cultural Centre
Other ministers and state officials attended the Eid prayer, with whom President El-Sisi exchanged greetings on this blessed ...
Amid Rising Heat, Hajj Becomes Test of Endurance for Pilgrims and Saudi Arabia
Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died ...
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Can you eat on Eid al-Fitr? A non-Muslim's guide to Ramadan, Breaking fast on Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a holy month dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection. Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset during Ramadan ...
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Islamic calendar vs. Gregorian calendar: Why Eid Al Adha changes date every year
Every year, Eid Al Adha moves around the calendar and begins on a different day. While longtime UAE residents know the reason behind those shifts in dates, many people are confused about how the ...