The month of Muharram holds great significance for Muslims as it commemorates the death anniversary of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Husayn Ibn Ali al-Hussein who died at the Battle of Karbala on the 10th day and this event is referred to as Ashura.
The word ‘Ashura’ is derived from the Arabic word ‘tenth’ and the day of Ashura falls on the 10th day of muharram month.
Why did the Ashura Holiday get postponed?
This year the Muharram moon was sighted on 30 July, after which the holiday was accordingly postponed. And as the Ashura falls on the 10th day of muharram month, this year it will be observed on August 9, 2022 (Tuesday) instead of 2022 (Monday).
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Significance of Ashura
The month of Muharram is the second holiest month for muslims all around the world after the month of Ramadan. On this day Shia Muslims from every corner in the world mourn the death of Imam Hussain(grandson of Prophet Muhammad) who died in the battle of Karbala.
The day of Ashura is observed to remember the sacrifice of innocent lives by observing a mourning period in the month of Muharram.
On the day of Ashura, Shia Muslims put on black clothes and march and they pay respect to Imam Hussain by beating themselves with chains and cutting themselves with blades and knives. It is their way of expressing grief on the death of Imam Hussain.
And on this day Sunni Muslims observe a two-day fast on the day of Ashura and the day prior to it because according to their belief Prophet Muhammad wanted his followers to do that.
