Happy Islamic New Year! Also known as the Hijri New Year, it is the first day of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar. The starting point of Islamic calendar is migration of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. This day, observed at sunset of July 18 this year, signifies a time of renewal and spiritual contemplation. Did you know Sacramento is home to the oldest Muslim Mosque in the United States west of the Mississippi River? The Muslim community has

Happy Islamic New Year! Also known as the Hijri New Year, it is the first day of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar. The starting point of Islamic calendar is migration of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. This day, observed at sunset of July 6th this year, signifies a time of renewal and spiritual contemplation. Did you know Sacramento is home to the second oldest Muslim Mosque in the United States west of the Mississippi River? The Muslim commu