Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, begins in July. This week’s commenters discuss the history and meaning of the holy observance celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Like January in the ...

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, and means "forbidden," referring to warfare being forbidden this month. This month, marking the beginning of the new Islamic year, offers an ...

Muharram has a great significance in Islam. It is the first month of the Islamic calendar and this month is considered to be a very holy month. It is thought that the positive actions taken during ...

The Council of Shi’ite Scholars of Afghanistan on July 26 published a declaration calling on mourners to scale back their activities during ceremonies to mark the start of Muharram, the first month of ...

Ashura prayers 2025: Ashura is a very important religious day for Muslims across the world. It is marked on the 9th and 10th day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. Ashura has deep ...