The holy day takes place on the 10th day of Muharram, the sacred first month of the Islamic calendar. The name Ashura comes from the word “ashara” which means “ten” (referring to the number).

The onset of the holy month is marked by a period of deep mourning and reflection, especially on the 10th day, known as Yaum-e-Ashura, to commemorate the tragic events of the Battle of Karbala. This ...

On the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims worldwide commemorate Ashura, a day rich in historical and spiritual significance rooted in the story ...

On the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims worldwide commemorate Ashura, a day rich in historical and spiritual significance rooted in the story ...

(CNN) — Shiite Muslims across the globe on Tuesday observed Ashura, an annual commemoration mourning the seventh-century martyrdom of a grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Imam Hussein bin Ali’s ...

Ashura, a day of profound mourning for Shia Muslims, commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein at Karbala, Iraq. Mourning rituals and passion plays re-enacting the event are central to the observance ...

Muharram in 2025 will be observed on Sunday, July 6, based on moon sighting reports. Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, also falls on the same day.

Middle East Explosive detonates near Shiite shrine in Damascus suburb ahead of Ashura holy day, several casualties Syrian Observatory for Human Rights indicated 10 were wounded or killed in blast ...

Bahrain has declared a two-day public holiday for Ashura, creating an extended weekend for government employees from Friday to Monday, July 5-7, 2025. All public institutions will be closed during ...

Ashura, or “the 10th day,” falls on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. It is the holiest day for Shiites, many of whom make pilgrimages to a shrine in Karbala, Iraq, ...

Shiites comprise the majority of Muslims in Iran, Iraq and Azerbaijan, with sizable minority populations in a number of countries including Pakistan and India. Ashura, or “the 10th day,” falls ...