Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, begins in July. This week’s commenters discuss the history and meaning of the holy observance celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Like January in the ...
Muharram 2025: Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, and holds significant importance in Islam. Muharram is considered the second-holiest month in the ...
Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year, a time of reflection and renewal for many Muslims around the world. As the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muharram holds deep ...
In Islamic culture, the month of Muharram is known as "God's (Allah's) Sacred Month." The Prophet Muhammad — Peace be upon him — said, "The best of fasting after the month of Ramadan is fasting in God ...
Every year, the Islamic calendar starts not with a date on paper but with eyes on the sky. This year was no different. The crescent moon was spotted in India on 26 June. That set Muharram’s first day ...