Muharram 2025: What is Yom-e-Ahura, what happened on this day? Learn the full truth of the 10th date of Muharram

Muharram 2025: Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. But the 9th and 10th date of Muharram is considered the most important. It is known as ‘Ashura’. This year, Ashura can be on 6 or 7 July. However, the correct date is announced only after the moon is seen.

Muslims celebrate the day of Ashura as sorrow and mourning, fasting, praying and special prayers are also performed. But the history of Ashura is not only so deep, which is associated with the war of Karbala. Let’s know what happened on the day of Ashura?

Youm-e-Ashura

Hussain Ibn Ali was the grandson of Muhammad, who was born in 620 AD. Hussain had all the qualities of his grandfather. Growing up, Hussain also became a leader like Dada who became widely known for his compassion, intelligence and honesty. When Muhammad died, the Islamic Empire was in danger after some time. Hussain saw that Khalifa Yazid started ruling his interests in mind and in this way Muhammad’s Islamic teachings gradually ended.

Like Muhammad, Hussein also had great respect in the society and many people were in support of him. Eventually Hussain decided to take the final step for social justice and Islam. Here Yajid sent a 30,000 army to force Hussain to follow his rules. Yazid warned Hussain that he should either accept or die.

Hussain decided to be adamant on his principles and refused to obey Yajid. The battle began after this, in which Yajid had 30,000 army on one side and the other and Hussain and he 72 companions. The battle of Karbala started in the afternoon and gradually the number of Hussain’s companions began to decrease. Hussain fell alone while in the evening. Despite being tired, thirsty and injured, he did not give up and remained adamant on his principles till his last breath.

After this, Yajid’s army surrounded Hussain and attacked Hussain, killing Hussain. The day Yazid ordered his men to kill Hussain, it was the 10th day of the first month (Muharram) of the Islamic calendar. This day is known as the day of Ashura.

FAQ

QHow many days of fast should be kept for Ashura?

A. On the day of Ashura, at least the 10th day of Muharram should be kept.

QShia and Sunni Muslims celebrate Muharram in different ways?

A. Yes, Shia and Sunni Muslims celebrate Muharram in different ways.

QIs it duty to keep fast on Ashura?

A. No, it is not a duty to keep fast on the 10th date of Muharram, but it is Sunnah.

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