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 tenth day of Muharram is observed differently by Shia and Sunni Muslims around the world. During the first ten days of the Muharram month, Shia sect observes a fast to mourn the death of Imam Hussain, and his family members and to honour the sacrifices made in the Battle of Karbala.

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Muharram observed across districts of Kittur Karnataka
8 months ago

Muharram observed across districts of Kittur Karnataka

The Hindu  

Processions in which ‘panjas’ were carried by members of the Muslim community and also by Hindus at some places were taken out in Dharwad, Haveri and Gadag and Uttar Kannada districts on Wednesday as part of ‘Muharram’. During the festival as part of which rituals are held for several days, “panjas” of Muharram are placed in small pandals at various …

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 …

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Muharram, other local holidays in THESE cities?
8 months, 1 week ago

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Muharram, other local holidays in THESE cities?

Live Mint  

Banks will remain closed today, July 17, in selected regions of the country on account of Muharram/Ashoora/U Tirot Sing day, according to the Reserve Bank of India guidelines. Banks will remain closed in Agartala, Aizawl, Belapur, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Shillong, Shimla, and Srinagar. The day is celebrated …

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, 1 week 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: Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha joins procession on Ashura
1 year, 7 months ago

Muharram 2023: Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha joins procession on Ashura

India TV News  

Muharram 2023: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today joined the Muharram procession of Shia mourners on Ashura which was taken out through the traditional route in the interior city areas here, officials said. Dressed in a black Kurta, Sinha joined the procession at Bota Kadal in the Zadibal area of Downtown- the interior areas of the city, escorted …

Muharram, a sacred month
1 year, 7 months ago

Muharram, a sacred month

The Hindu  

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic lunar Hijirah calendar. Even before Islam, this month was always known as a sacred month in which all unlawful activities were forbidden, said Syed Meeran in a lecture. Muslims see the tenth of Muharram as the day in which God saved Moses and his people from the Pharaoh and thus they demonstrate …

Muharram 2023: Why is it Called Ashura? Date of Ashura in Saudi Arabia, India, Oman and Other Countries
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Islamic New Year: When is Muharram in India? Saudi Arabia announces the first day of Muharram
1 year, 8 months ago

Islamic New Year: When is Muharram in India? Saudi Arabia announces the first day of Muharram

Hindustan Times  

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic Calendar. Meanwhile, the first day of this holy month is known as the Islamic New Year, Al Hijri or Arabic New Year. Saudi Arabia announces the first day of Muharram The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia announced the first day of Muharram for the Islamic year 1445 on Tuesday, following the sighting …

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 …

Muslims skip Muharram procession in favour of serving people
2 years, 7 months ago

Muslims skip Muharram procession in favour of serving people

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The tradition of participating in a “Tazia” procession during Muharram, observed on Tuesday, seems to be fading fast. Now, the tenth day of the holy month of Muharram is mostly associated with a humble drink “sherbet” which holds a deep meaning. Hence this tradition of serving sherbet to weary travellers is observed as a remembrance.” The community also believes …

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: What is Tazia and Its Significance
2 years, 7 months ago

Muharram 2022: What is Tazia and Its Significance

News 18  

MUHARRAM 2022: The second holiest month in the Hijri calendar, Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. Basically, Tazia is a replica of the mausoleum of Imam Hussain, and are made in numerous forms and sizes. Tazia is set up inside azakhana, commonly known as imambada, which is a temporary area made specially for Muharram. Apart from tazia …

Muharram 2022: Date of Ashura in Saudi Arabia, India, Oman and other countries
2 years, 7 months ago

Muharram 2022: Date of Ashura in Saudi Arabia, India, Oman and other countries

Hindustan Times  

The Islamic New Year, also known as Al Hijri or Arabic New Year, is celebrated on the first day of Muharram as it was in this holy month that Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina but the 10th day of the month, known as Ashura, is mourned by Muslims in the remembrance of the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, …

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 …

Islamic New Year 2022: Date, History, Significance and All You Need to Know About Hijri New Year
2 years, 7 months ago

Islamic New Year 2022: Date, History, Significance and All You Need to Know About Hijri New Year

News 18  

The Islamic New Year is celebrated during the first month of the Muslim lunar calendar. Islamic New Year: History The advent of Muharram dates back to 680 AD and finds its roots in the battle of Karbala. Islamic New Year: Significance During the battle of Karbala, not only did Imam Hussain die but also their family members. Muslims celebrate the …

Muharram 2021: All you need to know about the Day of Ashura
3 years, 7 months ago

Muharram 2021: All you need to know about the Day of Ashura

India Today  

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Muharram 2021: Know all about the day of Ashura Muharram is observed by Muslims across the world. Imam Hussain Ali, believed to be the third Imam of the Shia community, was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and was killed on this day. He was killed by the army of the …

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 …

Ashura: Why Muslims fast and mourn in Muharram
4 years, 6 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 …

To Contain Spread of Coronavirus, No Muharram Processions Allowed This Year
4 years, 6 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 …

Muharram 2020: WhatsApp messages, Facebook status, quotes and SMS to wish Islamic New Year or Al Hijri 1442
4 years, 7 months ago

Muharram 2020: WhatsApp messages, Facebook status, quotes and SMS to wish Islamic New Year or Al Hijri 1442

Hindustan Times  

Muharram is the first month of Islamic calendar which is ten or twelve days shorter than the Gregorian calendar followed by the West. Also known as Al Hijri or Arabic New Year, the Islamic New Year is celebrated on the first day of Muharram. Wishes for Islamic New Year or Al-Hijri 1442 ahead of Muharram 2020 In India, if the …

Muharram 2020: Al Hijri date, significance of the Islamic New Year
4 years, 7 months ago

Muharram 2020: Al Hijri date, significance of the Islamic New Year

Hindustan Times  

After Ramadan or Ramzan, Muharram is considered to be the most sacred month in Islam and it marks the beginning of the lunar calendar which Islam follows. Muharram 2020 or Al Hijri 1442 The Islamic New Year, also known as Al Hijri or Arabic New Year, is celebrated on the first day of Muharram as it was in this holy …

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 …

Islamic New Year 2019: Hijri new year to start from 31 August this year; day being observed since 622 AD
5 years, 6 months ago

Islamic New Year 2019: Hijri new year to start from 31 August this year; day being observed since 622 AD

Firstpost  

The Islamic New Year, also known as the Arabic New Year or Hijri New Year ‘, starts from 31 August this year in India. Islamic New Year 2019 | The Islamic New Year, also known as the Arabic New Year or Hijri New Year,’ starts from 31 August this year in India. The Islamic New Year is being observed since …

Thousands of Muslims across West Bengal observe Muharram amid heavy security
7 years, 5 months ago

Thousands of Muslims across West Bengal observe Muharram amid heavy security

Firstpost  

Ignoring heavy-to-light rain, thousands of Muslims across West Bengal took out large processions, beat drums and thumped their chests on Sunday to mourn the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed’s grandson Imam Hussain at Iraq’s Karbala in 680 AD on the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram. Kolkata: Ignoring heavy-to-light rain, thousands of Muslims across West Bengal took out large …

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 …

Muharram observed amid tight security in Delhi
10 years, 4 months ago

Muharram observed amid tight security in Delhi

India TV News  

New Delhi: Muharram was observed amid tight security in the national capital with heavy police deployment in sensitive areas including East Delhi's Trilokpuri and Outer Delhi's Bawana which have seen tensions in the recent days. Delhi Police Commando teams have been deployed along with local police, while Special Branch is in touch with people of both the communities to avoid …

Restrictions in Srinagar for Shia Muharram procession
11 years, 4 months ago

Restrictions in Srinagar for Shia Muharram procession

India TV News  

Srinagar : Authorities imposed strict restrictions in some areas of the summer capital Srinagar Friday to prevent Shia Muharram processions. A senior police officer said restrictions under section 144 of criminal procedure code were imposed in Khanyar, Nowhatta, M.R. Gunj, Habba Kadal and Safa Kadal areas here. "The restrictions have been imposed to prevent miscreants from creating any law and …

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