"The Caliph, the Supreme Head of the Islamic State, was used to issue all the Guidelines and Pronouncements to the Governors of various Islamic Provinces from Madinah. Five Reasons Why You Should Have Car Insurance? //-->. The higher judiciary council of Saudi Arabia has announced that no moon has been sighted today. Consequently, various historical events, including the year when Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) was born, the year of the Prophethood, the time of Migration and the time when the Prophet had died, were proposed by the people. Thus 30 days of fasting will be completed. Thursday August 20, 2020 the start of Muharram 2020 and the Islamic New year. This is because the Islamic Calendar is based on lunar system and a new month begins with sighting of the moon on 29th of the ongoing month. Eid will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on Sunday 24-May (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); An official confirmation by the religious authrities however is still awaited, though various Arab states have announced Sunday August 23, 2020 as Islamic New Year holiday. The day is also remembered for the Sahadah of Hadhrat Hussain (R.