Muharram 2025: Date, traditions, and spiritual meaning behind the sacred month
Muharram 2025 starts on June 27, pending the moon sighting. It marks the Islamic New Year and is a sacred month. Shia Muslims mourn Imam Hussain's sacrifice at Karbala. They attend gatherings and processions. Sunni Muslims fast during Muharram. Muslims engage in prayer and charity. The month promotes reflection and remembrance. Imam Hussain's courage inspires people to fight injustice.
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Economic Times
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Time of India
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