The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar, is mainly dependent on the sighting of the moon and consists of 12 months. Muslims observe fasts on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. A procession takes place to mark the sacrifice of Prophet Imran Hussain. The battle of Karbala is known to stand against evil. 'Tazia' is also taken out on Muharram in many countries. Muharram is celebrated across the world and in India, it can be witnessed being observed in Karnataka, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.
Muharram is the Islamic New Year, also known as AL Hijri or Arabic new year. It is celebrated on the first day of Muharram as it was in this holy month that Prophet Imam Hussain migrated from Mecca to Medina. Muharram means 'not permitted' or forbidden in Arabic. Hence, Muslims are not allowed to participate in any kind of activities as it is known as a period of prayers. The 10th day of the month is observed as a period of grief and mourning by the Muslim community in the remembrance of Hussain Ibn Ali in Karbala who sacrificed his life which is also known as Ashura.
The Shia Muslims community wears black clothes on the 1st day of Muharram and initiates prayer. Black color denotes the color of grieving. On the tenth day, Shia Muslims take out processions via streets. They walk barefoot on the roads. Some even gather at mosques to mourn Hussain's death.
Muharram is a sacred month in Islam. It has been believed that the best month to fast after Ramadan is Shahrullaahil Muharram, the month of Allah al- Muharram, which means the month of Allah.
What is the significance of Muharram?
Muharram is one of the most significant times of the year for multiple religious and historical reasons:
- It is a sacred month and is referred to as the month of Allah (SWT) for its significance among the months of the year.
- It marks the hijrah (emigration) of the Muslims to Medina and the beginning of the Islamic new year.
- It contains the day of ‘Ashura, which Muslims are encouraged to fast for a great reward.
- It is the month in which the battle of Karbala took place, and Hussain (grandson of the Prophet (SAW)) was martyred.
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