In Islamic culture, the month of Muharram is known as "God's (Allah's) Sacred Month." The Prophet Muhammad — Peace be upon him — said, "The best of fasting after the month of Ramadan is fasting in God ...

The Council of Shi’ite Scholars of Afghanistan on July 26 published a declaration calling on mourners to scale back their activities during ceremonies to mark the start of Muharram, the first month of ...

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year, a time of reflection and renewal for many Muslims around the world. As the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muharram holds deep ...

TEHRAN- The 18th edition of the International Photo Exhibition of Mehr-e Muharram was inaugurated in the central Iranian city ...

Despite an upsurge in coronavirus infections in Iran and a ban on weddings and large funerals, the country's famed gatherings of mourners during the Shi'ite month of Muharram will be held. The ...

Muharram 2025:Considered as the second holiest month after Ramadan, Muharram marks the mourning for the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. As per the Gregorian calendar, ...

The Caucasus Muslim Board (CMB) issued a fatwa in connection with the beginning of Muharram month. The CMB Board of Gazis announced Dec. 18 as the beginning of Muharram month. Ashura Day will occur to ...

Religious clerics arrested, Ashura banners taken down, and public demonstrations suppressed. This is what celebrating the Islamic holy month of Muharram looks like for Bahrain's Shiite majority. This ...

On August 9, Muslims around the world marked the anniversary of the Battle of Karbala, which resulted in the death of Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and son of the fourth caliph ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. The arabic word ‘al’arbaein or Arbaeen’ (pronounced Arr-ba-een) translates ...