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Islamic calendar 2021 muharram5/30/2023 ![]() ![]() Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and Assembly Elections Live Updates here. While Shia Muslims mourn the death of Hussain by forming a chain and beating themselves, which is known as Tatbir or Qama Zani, the Sunni Muslims spend their day by observing fast and chanting “Ya Hussain” or “Ya Ali”. This month is particularly important for Shia Muslims. Muharram is different from other Islamic festivals as this is a month of mourning and praying and no celebrations take place. He was martyred in the Battle of Karbala on the day of Ashura in 680 AD. The day Ashura is observed on the 10th day of Muharram to mourn the death of Imam Hussain, the son of Hazrat Ali and the grandson of the Prophet. As per the legends, he was forbidden from spreading the message of Islam in Mecca. The history of Muharram dates 1443 years back when Prophet Muhammed and his companions were forced to move from Mecca to Medina on the first day of Muharram in Circa 622 AD. Know about the history and significance of this day. It marks the day when Hussain was left in the desert without food and water and killed mercilessly by enemy soldiers. The month of Muharram commenced on August 11 in India, while August 20 will mark the day of Ashura – the most remembered day of the month. As per the Islamic beliefs, Prophet Muhammad, who was considered to be a messenger of God, called the month of Muharram as the ‘sacred month of Allah’. It is the first month of the Islamic Year or the Hijri calendar that has 354 or 355 days. Just like Ramadan, Muharram also depends on the date of moon sighting and is also called Muharram-ul-Haram. This Muharram let us all remember the sacrifice of Imam Hussain and learn from his values.The second most sacred and holy occasion of Islam, Muharram will be observed today on August 20.May all the praises and thanks be to Allah to whom belongs all that is in heavens and on the Earth. ![]() May Allah shower you with gifts of health, peace, prosperity, wisdom, contentment, patience and cleanliness.As the Hijri New Year begins, let us pray that it will be a year full of peace, health and happiness.Imam Hussain was the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, who was martyred in 680 AD during the Battle of Karbala. For millions around the world the holy day of Ashura is. The expected Gregorian Date of 1st Muharram 2021 is Monday, Augor Tuesday, Augdepending on your location and sighting of the Moon of Muharram 1443. For the first ten days, Shia Muslims mourns Imam Hussain’s martyrdom. Aug7:32 am (Updated Aug7:34 am) Muslims are preparing for one of the first feast days after Islamic New Year. Muharram 2021 will mark the start of New Islamic Year 1443 Hijri. ![]() The month holds special significance for Shia Muslims, a section of Islam other than Sunnis. ![]() Muslims recite Holy Quran and offer prayers this month. Muharram is one of the holiest months in the Islamic Lunar Calendar, during this month Muslims do not participate in any kind of warfare. Muharram means “impermissible.” It is the month of recollection. It’s been 1443 years since the event happened.Īlso Read: Here’s the list of gifts that Neeraj Chopra has been offered post winning Gold for the country! He returned to the city back in 629 AD after the conquest of Mecca. The first time month of Muharram was celebrated in 662 AD when Prophet Mohammad and his companions were forcibly migrated from Mecca for spreading Islamic culture. This time, it would be called Hijri 1443 – AH, it would symbolize that it has been 1443 years since Prophet Mohammad was forced to leave Mecca and was shifted to Medina. The beginning depends on the sighting of the moon and the beginning would be announced by the West Asian countries. In 2021, it is expected that the Islamic New Year would begin on August 10, if the moon is sighted on August 9, 2021. The first day marks the migration of Prophet Mohammad from Mecca to Medina.Īlso Read: World’s tiniest baby returns home after 13 months in hospital The Islamic New Year is also known as Hijri New Year, which is the first day of Muharram. Muharram is the second holiest month after Ramadan. The number of days in the Islamic calendar is either 354 or 355, 11 days less than that of the Georgian calendar. According to the Islamic calendar, there are twelve months, named - Al-Muharram, Safar, Rabi-al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada al-Thani, Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Zu al-Qadah, and Zu al-Hijjah, in a year. ![]()
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