Muharram Festival

As the first day of the Islamic New Year, Muharram is one of the most auspicious days observed by the Muslim community in India.

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It is the first month of the Islamic year and the second holiest of the religion's four sacred months (the first being Ramadan).

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Celebrations of Muharram begin after the new moon is sighted on the final day of the Islamic calendar and last for ten days.

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The Day of Ashura, or the tenth day of Muharram, holds special significance for various Muslim groups for a variety of reasons. The tenth day of Muharram will take place on

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