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Jun 2025
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Why the Islamic Calendar Matters | Snaps...

YAQEEN INSTITUTE
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What calendar is your life tied to? As the Islamic New Year begins, discover why the Hijri calendar is a divine framework for worship, identity, and sacred history. Learn how living by the Islamic lunar calendar realigns your life with purpose, faith, and the way Allah intended you to experience time.

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