Islamic Month Muharram 2024
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. “Muharram” means “forbidden,” showing its sacredness. when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) left Mecca for Medina in 622 CE, this event is important in Islamic history because it marks the start of the first Muslim community based on Islamic principles. Muharram is a sacred month for Muslims. It is one of four holy months in the Quran. During this time, warfare is forbidden, fostering peace and reflection.
Muharram Calendar 1445 Hijri
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Ashura (10 Muharram)
The tenth day of Muharram is Ashura, a significant day. Ashura is a day of celebration for Sunni Muslims. It marks the day Allah saved Moses and the Israelites from Pharaoh. Muslims fast on this day to thank Allah for saving Moses and the Israelites.
Ashura is more important to Shia Muslims. It marks the death of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. This sad event is remembered with sadness, showing how people fight against bad things. Shia communities around the world mourn with processions, reenactments of the battle, and recitations of elegies. People often express grief by beating themselves, beating their chests, and wearing black.