1st Muharram 2022 Islamic New Year Date

Muharram will commence from 30 July 2022 till 27 August 2022 1444, according to the Islamic calendar. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is the start of the Islamic New Year. Muharram holds a respect for many Muslims. It is a sacred month after Ramadan that forbids any warfare activities.

Importance of Ashura

The tenth day of Muharram is called Ashura. Ashura is a special occasion of Muharram. Ashura marks the day when Allah carried Israelites from the oppression of the Pharaoh of Egypt led by Prophet Musa. Another significant event can be taken from the death anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hussain. Many Muslims fast and mourn on the tenth day which is Ashura which will fall on 7th August and will end on 8th.