Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Muharram 2025: Date, Significance, and History
Muharram is the start of the Islamic New Year and is a holy time for Muslims.
Its date is based on the moon and is expected to start on June 26, 2025.
The first ten days are a time of mourning, with Shia Muslims remembering Imam Hussein, who was killed in 680 AD.
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar.
The observance is based on the sighting of the moon.
Muharram in 2025 is expected to begin on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
The first 10 days of Muharram are a period of mourning.
Shia Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussein during Muharram.
- Who
- Muslims, particularly Shia Muslims.
- What
- Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar.
- When
- Muharram is expected to begin on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
- Where
- Karbala (where the Battle of Karbala took place)
- Why
- Muharram is observed to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
- Month
- Muharram
- Islamic Calendar Position
- First Month
- Expected Start Date
- Thursday, June 26, 2025
- Significance
- Holy month; Mourning of Imam Hussein
- Main Mourners
- Shia Muslims
- Event Commemorated
- Martyrdom of Imam Hussein
- Historical Context
- Battle of Karbala (680 AD)
