Muharram 2025: The moon of Muharram month of Islamic month appeared on Thursday, 26 June. Therefore, 27 June i.e. today is the first date of Muharram and the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain will be celebrated on 6 July, 6 July. Muharram is considered to be one of the most special months of Islam. This month, it is advisable to maintain peace, avoid any kind of dispute or war. The 10th date of Muharram is called Rosa-e-Ashura, which has special significance in Islam.
This month of Ashura is celebrated to remember the sacrifice given in the battle of Karbala, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed, Hazrat Imam Hussain. It is believed that Hazrat Imam Hussain gave his life while protecting the religion of Islam. The Shia community remembers this day with mourning, mourning and procession. On the other hand, people of Sunni community celebrate this day with fasting and prayer.
Why mourning is celebrated on this day?
People of the Shia community mourn the whole Muharram. Majlis reads. They express their grief by wearing black clothes. On this day, these people remember the atrocities with Imam Hussain and his family without eating anything, who were martyred by keeping hungry and thirsty. On the other hand, the people of Sunni community remember them by offering Rosa and Namaz.
Matami processions are taken out in the Shia community on the 10th day of Muharram. Sina beats and reads Murcia and remembers the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Tajiya is also made on this day, which is a symbolic symbol of Imam Hussain’s tomb in Karbala. Tajiya is taken into the procession and then he is buried with respect. This ritual is a way of expressing deep reverence and sorrow towards martyrdom.
Religious importance of Muharram
During Muharram, the Muslim community takes part in many religious activities. Shia people gather in meetings called Majlis, where speeches and stories are narrated on the incident of Karbala. On this day people donate, feed the poor and take part in good works. In this month, events like marriage or marriage are not organized. Especially in the Shia community. Because it is a time of mourning.