Muharram 2024 Date: The month of Muharram is very sacred for people who believe in the Muslim religion. The reason for this is that it is the first month of the Islamic calendar.
Every festival related to Islam is based on the lunar calendar. In such a situation, the date of Muharram also changes every year according to the position of the moon. Let us know when is Muharram in this year 2024 and what is its importance.
Muharram 2024 When (Muharram 2024 Date)
Currently, the month of Dhu al-Hijjah or Zil-Hijjah is going on, which is the 12th and last month of the Islamic calendar. The exact date of Muharram is known only after the sighting of the moon. However, according to the Islamic calendar, the possible date of Muharram can be 7 July 2024. Let us tell you that the way of celebrating Muharram is different in different Islamic sects like Shia and Sunni and other cultures. In some communities, Muslims observe fast on the 10th day of Muharram. It is celebrated as Ashura, which may be on 17 July 2024 this year.
In such a situation, this year Muharram is being said to start from 7 July 2024 and Yaum-e-Ashura is being said to be 17 July 2024. However, the correct date is determined only after the sighting of the moon. Let us tell you that in the lunar Islamic calendar or Hijri calendar, there are 354 days and 12 months in a year. The first month of the year is celebrated as Muharram. Muharram is considered the second holiest month in Islam after Ramadan.
Importance of Muharram 2024 (Muharram 2024 Significance)
Muharram is a month of grief for Muslims. It is celebrated to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions. According to the beliefs related to Islam, in 61 Hijri (680 AD), Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussain and his 72 companions were martyred in Karbala in Iraq for the protection of Islam.
Imam Hussein and his companions were martyred on the 10th day of Muharram. Therefore, this day is celebrated as Yaum-e-Ashura. On this day, people wear black clothes and Taziya procession is taken out from the Imambara of various cities. Taziya is considered a symbol of the grave of Imam Hussein.
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