Muharram 2021 date, Ashura day and significance

Muharram 2021 date, Ashura day and significance

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Muharram 2021: Know about its date, history, and significance

Unlike other Islamic events, this is a month of mourning and praying. No celebrations happen anywhere. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

Muharram 2021 date: Just like many other important Islamic observations, Muharram also depends on the sighting of the moon. This year, it begins August 10.

Muharram is also called Muharram-ul-Haram. For the Muslim community around the world, it is considered to be the second holiest month after Ramzan. It is the first month of the Islamic Year or the Hijri calendar.

The community believes that Prophet Muhammad, who was a messenger of God, called the month of Muharram the ‘sacred month of Allah’ and a divine one. As mentioned earlier, while in most parts of the world, this first day of the Islamic New Year will fall on August 10, however depending on the sighting of the moon, Muharram may also begin August 11 in some.

Did you know?

The Islamic calendar or ‘Hijri’ calendar has about 354 or 355 days — lesser than the modern Gregorian calendar. But it is divided into 12 months.

History

This important day marks the forced migration of Prophet Muhammed from Mecca to Medina. Circa 622 AD, the Hijri calendar started when the Prophet and his companions were forced to leave Mecca and move to Medina. Before that, he was also forbidden from spreading the message of Islam in Mecca. Today, it has been 1,443 years since that event. The Prophet is believed to have returned to the city after the conquest of Mecca in 629 AD.

Unlike other Islamic events, this is a month of mourning and praying. No celebrations happen anywhere. In fact, the month is particularly important to Shia Muslims.

Imam Hussain, who was the son of Hazrat Ali and the grandson of the Prophet, was martyred in the Battle of Karbala on the 10th day of Muharram, in 680 AD. The day, therefore, is known as ‘Ashura’, and Shias mourn Hussain’s martyrdom for the first 10 days of the month.

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Muharram 2021 Date: Hijri New Year, History, Significance And All You Need to Know

Muharram 2021: Hijri New Year unlike other festivals is not just about celebration and happiness. This is celebrated to remember the sacrifices and struggles of their ancestors. The beginning of Muharram is marked on the sight of the moon. This is as important as all the other Islamic observations and festivities. This is the second holiest month after Ramadan as it marks the beginning of the new Islamic Year. Muharram is also known as Hijri New Year and will begin on August 10.Also Read - How is Teej Different from Karwa Chauth? Find Out

All You Need to Know About Hijri New Year, the Historical Significance, Importance:

Historical Context:

The history dates back to days in AD. In Circa 622 AD, the Hijri calendar marks the beginning of the forced migration of Prophet Muhammed from Mecca to Medina to save himself from religious prosecution. The Prophet was not allowed to spread messages of Islam in Mecca even before entering. It has been 1,443 years when the entire event unfolded. After the conquest of 629 AD, it is regarded as true that the Prophet had returned to the city. Unlike other festivals where people rejoice and celebrate, this Islamic event is mainly for praying and remembering the sacrifices. Also Read - Odisha Lockdown: Govt Issues Instructions for Conduct of Puja in Mandaps in View of Festive Season | Guidelines Here

Significance of Hijri New Year:

This is a month of mourning, especially for Shia Muslims. Grandson of the Prophet and son of Hazrat Ali, Husayn Ibn Ali al-Hussein, died in the Battle of Karbala. This happened on the 10th day of Muharram in 680 AD. The Shia community mourns for the first 10 days of the month and is therefore called Ashoura. Also Read - No Muhurram Procession to Be Allowed in UP, Say New COVID Guidelines; Shia Clerics Object to Ban

It is highly believed by the community that Prophet Muhammad was a messenger of God. They also call the month of Muharram as the sacred month or the divine month of Allah.

Date and Other Important Events

According to Islamic Calendar, this calendar is for 12 months and consists of 354 – 355 days. This calendar is exactly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. This calendar’s beginning is marked with Muharram and ends with Dhul ah-Hijjah. Along with being called as Hijri New Year, Muharram is known as Muharram-ul-Haram.

According to the calculation done by the Astronomy Centre, the first day of the New Year falls on Tuesday 10 August in most of the countries in 2021. According to Islamic Calendar, August 9 was the 29th day of Dhul Qadah. The month of Muharram will start when the moon is sighted. If the moon is not sighted on August 9 then Muharram will begin from August 11.

What are your plans for this year’s Muharram?