Islamic New Year
As the Islamic New Year approaches, millions of workers begin searching for their holiday dates.
Egypt's Dar Al-Iftaa is scheduled to sight the crescent moon for the first Islamic month of Muharram on June 15—which corresponds to the 29th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar—to officially mark the beginning of the new lunar year.
A single exceptional visit has been authorized for all inmates of correctional and rehabilitation centers on the occasion of the approaching Islamic New Year (1448 AH).
Several religious chanting troupes will participate in the celebration.
The concert comes within the interest in heritage and identity preservation.
Egypt’s Ministry of Interior has announced granting an exceptional visit to inmates of rehabilitation and correctional centers on the occasion of the New Hijri year 1444.
Archaeological Al-Sennari House of the Cultural Communication Sector at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is organizing an artistic and heritage concert open to the public to celebrate the Islamic New Year.
Islamic Date is also called Hijri Date in Muslim world that follows Moon phases as lunar calendar.
