Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar that has 354 days. Following the phases of the moon, the year is divided into 12 months. Following Ramadan or Ramzan, Muharram is considered to ...

The Day of Ashura is the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram. The Prophet Muhammad singled it out as a recommended fasting day and made it a meritorious act for his followers. He also ...

Muharram, marked by the Day of Ashura on the tenth day of Muharram, is a time of mourning for the Muslims. It is also a time of reflection for the Muslim community and the occasion also marks the ...

On Ashura, many Muslims wear black and there are often parades through the streets. Plays re-enacting the death of Husayn are often performed to remind Muslims of the events that led to his death.