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Source: Times of India - World

Saudi Arabia, UAE Announce Start of Islamic New Year 1448 AH

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have officially announced the commencement of the Islamic New Year 1448 AH. The start of this new year is designated to begin on a Tuesday. Additionally, the significant day of Ashura is anticipated to fall on June 25 within the new Islamic year.

By Fainaron·Jun 16, 2026 (2 hours ago)·1 views
Saudi Arabia, UAE Announce Start of Islamic New Year 1448 AH

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have jointly announced the start of the Islamic New Year, corresponding to 1448 AH.

The new year is scheduled to begin on a Tuesday, according to the official declaration from both nations. This marks the transition into a new cycle of the Islamic calendar.

Furthermore, religious authorities expect the observance of Ashura, a significant day in the Islamic calendar, to occur on June 25 during the course of the 1448 AH year.

According to Times of India - World, these announcements provide key dates for the upcoming Islamic calendar year.

Source attribution: This article was AI-curated and rewritten by Fainaron from a piece originally published by Times of India - World. Read the original at Times of India - World →

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