After Ramadan, Muharram is one of the most sacred months in Islam and marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. As the first month in the Islamic calendar, Muharram is considered the second most interesting month in the Hijri calendar.
Muharram is followed by lunar moths Safar, Rabi-Aal-Thani, Jumada Al-Awwal, Jumada ATH-THANIYAH, Rajab, Shajan, Ramadan, Shawwal, Zu Al-Qada (or Dhul Qadah) and Zu Al-Hijiha (or Zil Hijjah/Dhul).
Muharram 2025: When is Ashura?
On June 10, 2025, Muharram began globally for Muslims and the 10th day of Muharram is observed as Ashura. This year Ashura falls on Sunday 6 July.
According to Masjid-E-Nakhoda Markazi Rooyat-E-Hilal Committee, as the Hindustan Times quoted, a crescent month in India 26 June was seen in India. On the first day of Muharram-Ulo-Haram began on June 27, and when Ashura fell on Sunday, all banks and offices of the public and private sectors will remain closed on that day.
Muharram 2025 Holiday: Date
Although this is not yet confirmed, states such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and West Bengal can announce an official holiday if Muharram is observed on July 7. This would happen depending on religious and administrative coordination.
Parents and students are advised to participate in school updates, because the decision would only be taken after the month has been observed.
Ashura: History and importance of the Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year, called Al Hijri or Arab New Year, begins the first day of Muharram. 10th day – Ashura – is observed by the sadness of many Muslims in memory of the martyrdom of the prophet Muhammad grandson, Hussain Ibn Ali, in the battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Battle The Battle is of immense religious and political importance in Islamic history.
For Sunni and Shiite Muslims, Muharram is of historical importance. The battle took place during the Yazida I. Imam Hussein Ibn Ali, the grandson of the prophet Muhammad, refused to commit loyalty to Yazid’s unfair government. On the way to Kufa, Hussein and his small group were captured in carbala. On Ashura, extremely exceeded, they were denied water and brutally killed, and Imam Hussein was tortured for standing for justice and Islamic value.
Since Muharram is the first month of the Islamic year, it is considered a sacred time of prayer and reflection. During this time the war is prohibited. The moon also means sadness for martyrdom Imam Hussein, symbolizing justice, victim and resistance to oppression – the values of Muslims during this spiritually significant period.
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