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News Topical, Digital Desk : Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri calendar. In such a situation, Muharram ((Importance of Muharram in Islam)) has been given a lot of importance in Islam. The first day of this month is celebrated as the New Year in Islam.
Also, this month is special because the day of Ashura comes on the tenth day of Muharram, which has its own religious significance. This is one of the four holiest months of Islam, in which such rules are observed.
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In India, the moon was sighted on June 26. According to the announcement of Masjid-e-Nakhoda Markazi Ruyat-e-Hilal Committee, the first day of Muharram-ul-Haram has started from Friday, June 27. At the same time, the 10th day of Muharram i.e. the day of Ashura will be celebrated on Sunday, July 6.
History of Ashura
The day of Ashura is a day to remember the values of courage, truth and resistance to oppression. On this day the martyrdom of Prophet Hazrat Imam Hussain is remembered. According to the beliefs of Islam, on the 10th day of Muharram, Imam Hussain sacrificed his life along with his family to protect Islam. Therefore, this day is celebrated as the day of Ashura.
Importance of Muharram
The month of Muharram holds special importance for both Shia and Sunni communities. In this month, especially on the day of Muharram, people of the Muslim community refrain from feasting, eating or eating food, etc., because Muharram is observed as a mourning. Also, getting married in this month or doing any work that involves noise is not considered right. Along with this, a procession of Tazia is taken out in memory of the martyrs on the tenth day of Muharram.
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