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 ...

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 ...

Muharram 2025: Muslims around the world observe Muharram every year. It is one of the most sacred months in Islam after Ramadan, and marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. It is the first month in ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the sacred Islamic month of Muharram approaches, confusion brews across India about whether Monday, July 7, 2025, will be a public holiday. For students and parents eagerly planning the week ahead, ...