First day of Muharram announced

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First day of Muharram announced in Saudi Arabia

According to Supreme Court in Saudi Arabia Tuesday, September 11, will be the first day of Muharram, 1440H.

According to statement that the crescent of the month of Muharram 1440H was not sighted on Sunday evening, 29/12/1439 H.

The Supreme Court decided that Monday, 30/12/1439H shall be the completion of the month of Dhul Hijjah. Thus, Tuesday 1/1/1440H is the first day of Muharram according to the Umm Al Qura calendar.

Source: khaleejtimes