Ashura: Why Muslims fast and mourn in Muharram
4 years, 7 months ago

Ashura: Why Muslims fast and mourn in Muharram

Al Jazeera  

The 10th of Muharram commemorates the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. But for the Shia, it is also a major religious event to commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn Ibn Ali al-Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who died at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Every year since then, many Shia mark Ashura by performing a pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Imam al-Hussein, which is traditionally to be held his tomb in Karbala. In a letter to Iran’s Health Minister Saeed Namaki earlier this month, The Iranian Psychiatric Association demanded a “complete ban of any gatherings, especially communal mourning ceremonies” that will take place during Muharram and on Ashura. Senior Vice President of Iran Eshaq Jahangiri, who contracted COVID-19 earlier this year, tweeted the coronavirus “has made mourning sites precarious”, in reference to Ashura.

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Muharram observed in Kalaburagi district
8 months, 1 week ago

Muharram observed in Kalaburagi district

The Hindu  

Muslims belonging to the Shia sect observed the 10th day of Muharram on Wednesday in Kalaburagi with religious fervour to mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain – the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was massacred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 A.D. The Sunni sect of Muslims observes fast and indulges in prayers; they also took out colourful …

Ashura Muharram 2024: History and significance of Sunni fasting and Shia faaka on 10th Muharram
8 months, 1 week ago

Ashura Muharram 2024: History and significance of Sunni fasting and Shia faaka on 10th Muharram

Hindustan Times  

This year, Muslims across United Kingdom, Canada, USA and those in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain and other Arab states marked the onset of the New Islamic Year 1446 AH on Sunday July 07, 2024, which was the first day of the Holy Month of Muharram al Haram hence, Ashura in these …

Photos: Shia Muslims worldwide mark Ashura
8 months, 1 week ago

Photos: Shia Muslims worldwide mark Ashura

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands of Shia Muslims across the globe on Tuesday observed Ashura, an annual commemoration mourning the seventh-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussein. It is a particularly important period of mourning for Shia Muslims, as it marks the anniversary of the seventh-century Battle of Karbala in present-day Iraq, when Hussein was killed. More than 1,340 years after …

Muharram 2024: What is Ashura? Know date, significance and more about mourning, blood donation day for Muslims
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Muharram 2024: What is Ashura? Know date, significance and more about mourning, blood donation day for Muslims

India TV News  

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a period of deep religious significance for Muslims around the world. Significance of Ashura Ashura is a day of profound significance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims, though their observances and reasons for commemorating the day differ: Sunni Muslims: For Sunnis, Ashura is a day of fasting to commemorate the …

Muharram 2023: Why is it Called Ashura? Date of Ashura in Saudi Arabia, India, Oman and Other Countries
1 year, 8 months ago

Muharram 2023: Why is it Called Ashura? Date of Ashura in Saudi Arabia, India, Oman and Other Countries

News 18  

MUHARRAM 2023: Muharram is the first month of the Islamic New Year, which has immense religious significance for Muslims worldwide. While both Shia and Sunni Muslims fast on Ashura, the day’s meaning and observance may differ due to their distinct beliefs and historical views. Date of Ashura in Saudi Arabia, India, Oman, and Other Countries This year, Ashura will be …

Muharram 2023: Significance of Ashura for Muslims; 5 things you need to know about the day
1 year, 8 months ago

Muharram 2023: Significance of Ashura for Muslims; 5 things you need to know about the day

India TV News  

Muharram 2023 is an important time for Muslims, as the 10th day of the Islamic month marks the day of Ashura. This special day is a time of mourning and remembrance for Muslims worldwide, as it commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Husayn at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Ashura is a time of sadness and mourning, it is …

Muharram 2023: Significance of fasting on Ashura for Shia and Sunni Muslims
1 year, 8 months ago

Muharram 2023: Significance of fasting on Ashura for Shia and Sunni Muslims

Hindustan Times  

Ashura is an important religious observance in Islam that falls on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar and it holds significance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims but the way it is observed can vary between the two sects. Muharram 2023: Significance of fasting on Ashura for Shia and Sunni Muslims For Shia …

Muharram 2023: Al Hijri date, history, significance of the Islamic New Year, rituals performed by Muslims
1 year, 8 months ago

Muharram 2023: Al Hijri date, history, significance of the Islamic New Year, rituals performed by Muslims

Hindustan Times  

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and holds great significance for Muslims worldwide as it is Islamic New Year, also known as Al Hijri or Arabic New Year and is celebrated on the first day of Muharram as it was in this holy month that Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina. Muharram 2023: Al Hijri date, …

Photos: Muslims worldwide mark holy day of Ashura
2 years, 7 months ago

Photos: Muslims worldwide mark holy day of Ashura

Al Jazeera  

Ashura is observed on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, by all Muslims, and it marks the day Nuh left the Ark and the day Musa was saved from the pharaoh of Egypt by God. For Shia Muslims, the day also commemorates the 7th-century martyrdom of Hussein, Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, in the Battle …

Muharram 2022: Significance for Muslims; 5 things you need to know about this day
2 years, 7 months ago

Muharram 2022: Significance for Muslims; 5 things you need to know about this day

India TV News  

Muharram is observed as the first month of the Islamic calendar and is considered the second holiest month after Ramadan. 5 important things you need to know about this day The procession takes place every year in the first month of the Islamic calendar on the tenth day of Muharram, known as Ashura. People of the Muslim community avoid wearing …

The significance of Muharram in Islamic faith. See pics.
2 years, 7 months ago

The significance of Muharram in Islamic faith. See pics.

Hindustan Times  

The significance of Muharram in Islamic faith. The ten days lead to ‘Ashura’ when the whole community takes part in mourning marches.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout It is asserted that on the day of Ashura, Allah saved Prophet Musa and the Israelites from the army of Pharaoh. 2 / 5 View Photos in a …

Muharram 2022: Al Hijri date, history, significance, rituals performed by Muslims on Islamic New Year
2 years, 7 months ago

Muharram 2022: Al Hijri date, history, significance, rituals performed by Muslims on Islamic New Year

Hindustan Times  

Muharram is the first month in Islamic lunar calendar, followed by the months of Safar, Rabi-al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada ath-Thaniyah, Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Zu al-Qadah and Zu al-Hijjah. Muharram 2022: Al Hijri date, history, significance, rituals performed by Muslims on Islamic New Year Unlike the Gregorian calendar that consists of 365 days, Islamic calendar has about 354 days divided …

PM Modi recalls martyrdom of Imam Hussain on day of Ashura
4 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi recalls martyrdom of Imam Hussain on day of Ashura

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the sacrifice of Imam Hussain on the day of Ashura, saying nothing was more important to him than the values of truth and justice. Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram is celebrated as the annual commemoration of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, reaches a crescendo on 10th …

Muharram 2020: History Behind Observance of the Mourning Day and the Battle of Karbala
4 years, 6 months ago

Muharram 2020: History Behind Observance of the Mourning Day and the Battle of Karbala

News 18  

The month of Muharram marks a period of intense grief. The month observes Muharram as a mark of mourning the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain, also known to many as the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. It is also believed that it was in the month of Muharram when Hussain Ibn Ali and his family and followers were tortured and killed …

Muharram 2020: Date And Significance of Ashura
4 years, 6 months ago

Muharram 2020: Date And Significance of Ashura

News 18  

Ashura is a holy day for Muslims all over the world. Celebrated on the 10th day of Muharram or the first month in the Islamic calendar, Ashura is of immense religious significance. As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the English date of Muharram and Ashura vary every year. Ashura 2020: Significance The Shia Muslims see Ashura as the …

To Contain Spread of Coronavirus, No Muharram Processions Allowed This Year
4 years, 7 months ago

To Contain Spread of Coronavirus, No Muharram Processions Allowed This Year

News 18  

In the view of Covid-19, several state governments including- Telangana, Delhi, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir have announced the suspension of Muharram processions this year. Every year thousands of black-clad chest-beating mourners participate in various processions all over the country. The Shia Muslim community takes out Muharram processions where several Tazia are presented across the north Indian states. Youm-e-Ashura marks the …

Al Hijri 2020: Celebrated on 1st Day of Muharram, Know the History Behind the Islamic New Year
4 years, 7 months ago

Al Hijri 2020: Celebrated on 1st Day of Muharram, Know the History Behind the Islamic New Year

News 18  

Muslims across the globe are all set to celebrate their New Year. The Islamic New Year, also known as Al Hijri, is celebrated on the first day of Muharram, which is also the second pious month after the month of Ramadan. Muharram is the second holiest month of the Islamic calendar, marking the day when Prophet Muhammed migrated from Mecca …

Muharram 2019: Why Muslims mourn on this day; know history, significance of occasion that marks beginning of Islamic New Year
5 years, 6 months ago

Muharram 2019: Why Muslims mourn on this day; know history, significance of occasion that marks beginning of Islamic New Year

Firstpost  

Muharram 2019: Muharram is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by the Muslim community as it marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. Muharram 2019 | Muharram, considered one of the most significant festivals celebrated by the Muslim community, marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. How Muslims around the world observe this day: Ashura or the …

Mystic Mantra: Ashura–The passionate mourning of Shias
5 years, 6 months ago

Mystic Mantra: Ashura–The passionate mourning of Shias

Deccan Chronicle  

On the tenth day of Islam’s new year — Muharram — falls Ashura, a day famous the world over for the bizarre mourning practices of the Shiite Muslims. The word “ashura” takes its root from “ashur”, meaning “tenth” in Semitic languages and is the culmination of the commemoration of the death of their spiritual leader Hussein, a grandson of Prophet …

Ashura 2016: Self-flagellation begins as Islamic world marks religious festival
8 years, 5 months ago

Ashura 2016: Self-flagellation begins as Islamic world marks religious festival

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Muslims have begun celebrating the …

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