Muharram 2023

We wish you a very Happy Muharram.

Muharram – Wednesday, July 19, 2023.  Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is one of the most important months for the Muslim community. It is the second holiest of the four sacred months in a year in Islam, the first being Ramadan.

Muharram celebrations start after the sighting of the new moon on the final day of the Islamic calendar and continue for ten days. The 10th day of Muharram called the Day of Ashura, is of most significance for different Muslim factions for various reasons. The Day of Ashura (or Ashurah) is known as the most sacred day in the month of Muharram. It is the 10th day of Muharram and is a day of fasting for many Sunni Muslims. Many Shi’a Muslims use the day to commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali in 680 CE. Some Muslims give to charity on this day.  Ashura is on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Source: timeanddate.com, https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/muharram-new-year