What is Muharram and when is it?
What is Muharram and when is it?
The Islamic New Year: What is Muharram? Muharram is one of the most important months for Muslims and marks the start of the Islamic New Year. This year the event falls on 31 August and lasts until approximately 28 September.
What does Muharram mean to Shia Muslims?
For many Sunni Muslims, this month is the beginning of the Islamic New Year and symbolises peace and reflection. For those Muslims who follow the Shia branch of Islam, this month represents a solemn, reflective day in Islamic history. For Shia, Muharram commemorates the death of the Prophet Mohammad’s grandson, Hussein Ibn Ali.
When will Muharram 2021 start?
Muharram 2021 will mark the start of New Islamic Year 1443 Hijri. The expected Gregorian Date of 1st Muharram 2021 is 19 August 2021 depending on your location and sighting of Moon of Muharram 1443.
How to wish happy Muharram to your friends and family?
You can share wishes about “Muharram” with your friends, relatives, colleagues and family via social networking website i.e. facebook, twitter, whatsapp, pinterest, instagram and telegram. You can update social post update, status, send stickers, pictures, images, hd poster wallpapers and greetings to wish them.
The second most sacred and holy occasion of Islam, Muharram will be marked this year on August 20. Just like Ramadan, Muharram also depends on the date of moon sighting and is also called Muharram-ul-Haram. It is the first month of the Islamic Year or the Hijri calendar that has 354 or 355 days.
When is Muharram 2021 in India?
(Representational Image: Shutterstock) Muharram 2021 Date: The month of Muharram commenced on August 11 in India, while August 20 will mark the day of Ashura – the most remembered day of the month
Why is Muharram called the sacred month of Allah?
As per the Islamic beliefs, Prophet Muhammad, who was considered to be a messenger of God, called the month of Muharram as the ‘sacred month of Allah’. The month of Muharram commenced on August 11 in India, while August 20 will mark the day of Ashura – the most remembered day of the month.
