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 ...

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, and means "forbidden," referring to warfare being forbidden this month. This month, marking the beginning of the new Islamic year, offers an ...

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, begins in July. This week’s commenters discuss the history and meaning of the holy observance celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Like January in the ...

Muslims will soon welcome a new year in the Islamic lunar calendar, known as the Hijri calendar. The Hijri New Year, beginning on the first day of the month of Muharram, signals a chance for spiritual ...

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 ...

During the month of Muharram, Anjum Bilgrami makes extra visits to his mosque, reviews special readings in the Quran and prays for the rights of people everywhere, especially civilians injured and ...

Happy Muharram! Muslims around the world have started observing the first month of the new Islamic year, known as Muharram. What is Muharram? When is Muharram? Here's what to know about the Islamic ...