What is the date of Muharram?
This year, the crescent for Muharram was sighted on August 9 in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and other Arab states who marked the first day of Muharram on August 10. Hence, Ashura in these countries will be celebrated on August 19.
Why do Shia do Matam in Urdu?
The Arabic term matam refers in general to an act or gesture of mourning; in Shia Islam the term designates acts of lamentation for the martyrs of Karbala.
What happened in the month of Muharram?
The month of Muharram is extremely holy for the Muslim community and Shia Muslims mourn the death of Imam Hussein and his family on this day of sorrow. They mourn by putting on black clothes, observing abstinence, fasting and then they break their fast on the day of Ashura, the 10th day.
Which Muharram is today in Pakistan?
Muharram dates and calendar in Pakistan The new Islamic year in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India begins on the 1st Muharram, predicted to fall on the 11th of August. However, the date of the 1st Muharram in Saudi Arabia and other Arabic nations is the 10th of August, 2021.
What happened on 2nd Muharram?
Today marks the days when Imam Hussain A.S. reached Karbala with his companions. Today marks the days when Imam Hussain A.S. reached Karbala with his companions. …
How to observe Muharram in Pakistan?
To observe 9th and 10th Muharram, the people of Pakistan participate in processions and majalis to remember the sacrifice of Imam Hussain for Islam and humanity. They also offer prayers, distribute food, mourn, perform latmiya, and narrate the anecdote of Karbala.
When will Muharram 2021 be observed in Pakistan?
They also offer prayers, distribute food, mourn, perform latmiya, and narrate the anecdote of Karbala. 9th and 10th Muharram will be observed in Pakistan on Wednesday, 18 August 2021 and Thursday, 19 August 2021. Dates may vary according to moon sighting.
What is Ashura (Muharram)?
9th and 10th Muharram, also known as Ashura, is observed every year in Pakistan. People observe Ashura to commemorate and mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain A.S. and his companions in Karbala. Imam Hussain was the grandson of Prophet (SAWW).
