Saudi Arabia and UAE declare Islamic New Year to begin on Tuesday 1448 H.H.; Ashura expected June 25 | World News
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June 16, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that Tuesday, June 16, is the first day of Hijri 1448 and the beginning of the Islamic New Year.The news comes after the sighting of the Muharram crescent moon on Monday night.The UAE also recognizes…