The Shias observe Muharram as a month of mourning and the 10th day of the month, the day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, as Ashura. The day corresponds to October 10, CE 680. People gather in ...

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar that has 354 days. Following the phases of the moon, the year is divided into 12 months. Following Ramadan or Ramzan, Muharram is considered to ...