Muslims will soon welcome a new year in the Islamic lunar calendar, known as the Hijri calendar. The Hijri New Year, beginning on the first day of the month of Muharram, signals a chance for spiritual ...

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 an important occasion for Muslims worldwide. It marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year, as per the Hijri calendar. In 2025, Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, is expected to be ...

Muharram 2025: Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, marks the Islamic New Year and is one of Islam's four sacred months. In India, Muharram's observance might fall on July 6 or July 7, ...