Muharram is the name commonly given to the celebrations held on the 10th day of the month of Muharram. This month is regarded in Islam as the second holiest after Ramadan.

In 2025, the moon was sighted in India on June 26, marking the start of the new Islamic year on Friday, June 27. Based on this, Yaum-e-Ashura, the 10th and most important day of Muharram, will be ...

Muharram has historical importance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims. The battle took place during the caliphate of Yazid I. Imam Hussein ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, refused to pledge ...

Police and security forces perform duties during a Muharram 9 procession, Hyderabad, July 5. — Photo by Umair Ali Mourners participate in a Muharram 9 procession, Hyderabad, July 5. — Photo by ...

On 9th Muharram, more than 108,000 police officers and personnel were deployed for the security of mourning processions and Majalis across the province. District-wise security for processions, majalis ...

Ayatollah Khamenei, who commands all Iranian armed forces took part in a mourning ceremony held at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya located at his office's compound in downtown Tehran on Saturday night.

In 2023, Muharram commenced on Wednesday, 19th July 2023. The 10th day of Muharram known as Ashura is being observed today i.e., on July 29, 2023. Muharram 2023: Significance ...

Muharram has a 10-day period when Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, son of Hazrat Ali and Grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Edited by: NDTV News Desk World News Jul 29, 2023 07:02 am IST ...

The Muharram 9 mourning processions culminated peacefully across the country on Friday night amid fool-proof security, with mobile phone services suspended in some areas to avoid any untoward ...