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, 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 ...

In Islamic culture, the month of Muharram is known as "God's (Allah's) Sacred Month." The Prophet Muhammad — Peace be upon him — said, "The best of fasting after the month of Ramadan is fasting in God ...

Muharram 2025 is expected to commence on June 27, 2025, subject to the sighting of the crescent moon. As the first month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, Muharram signifies the beginning of the Islamic ...

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Tuesday, declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as the first day of Muharram 1445H. Sultan, the head of the Nigerian National Supreme Council for ...

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year, a time of reflection and renewal for many Muslims around the world. As the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muharram holds deep ...

Pakistan, July 1 -- Pakistani actor and model Imran Abbas has appealed to film producers and distributors to avoid releasing movies during the first ten days of Muharram out of respect for the sacred ...

LAST MONTH Saudi Arabia did something unprecedented. To slow the spread of covid-19, it restricted participation in the haj, the annual pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, which every Muslim is ...