Muharram 2021: Know The Date, History And Its Significance For Muslims
Muharram 2021: The Islamic year is expected to begin on August 10. Since it depends on the sighting of the Moon, authorities in several West Asian countries will announce the beginning of the new year. Considered the second holiest month after Ramzan, Muharram — also known as Muharram-ul-Haram — is the first month of the Islamic Year or the Hijri calendar. Prophet Mohammad, God’s messenger, who Muslims believe was the last prophet sent to mankind, has referred to the month of Muharram ‘the Sacred Month of Allah’ and hence a highly blessed one. The new Muslim lunar calendar begins with the sighting of the moon and it has 12 months. However, the number of days is either 354 or 355, 11 days less than those in the Gregorian calendar. The Hijri calendar concludes with the month if Dhul al-Hijjah. The Islamic year is expected to begin on August 10. Again, since it depends on the sighting of the moon, authorities in several West Asian countries will announce the beginning of the new year...