The UAE Moon-Sighting Committee has officially confirmed that Ramadan 2026 will begin on Thursday, February 19, following the successful sighting of the crescent moon. The holy month will see fasting hours gradually increase across the UAE, with cooler weather expected in the initial weeks.
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Ponda unit, hosted an interfaith program on September 12, 2025, where leaders from different faiths shared insights on compassion, love, and service as guiding lights to peace and harmony.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Mawlid, marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Falling in Rabi' al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, this festival is a spiritual and cultural occasion of reflection, unity, and compassion. From night-long prayers to vibrant processions and communal feasts, the day fills with devotion, joy, and remembrance. In 2025, the celebration takes place on 5th September.
The annual five-day pilgrimage of Hajj has begun, as millions of Muslims from around the globe gather in Mecca and begin their sacred journey to the tent city of Mina, marking the start of one of Islam’s most significant spiritual events.
