Muharram (مُحَرَّم, Urdu محرم) is month 1 of the Islamic Hijri calendar. Its name means "forbidden". Muharram opens the Hijri year. It is one of the four sacred months, and its 10th day is Ashura, a day of fasting. It is one of the four sacred months named in the Quran, together with Muharram, Rajab, Dhul Qadah and Dhul Hijjah.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh begin Muharram by local moon sighting, usually one day after Saudi Arabia, which follows the Umm al-Qura calendar. That is why this page shows two dates. The first of the month can still move by a day once the crescent is sighted or not.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Muharram date today?
It is not Muharram yet. Today is 15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH in Pakistan and India. Muharram 1449 is expected to begin on Monday, 7 June 2027, in 223 days.
When does Muharram 1449 start?
Muharram 1449 AH is expected to begin on Monday, 7 June 2027 in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, and on Sunday, 6 June 2027 in Saudi Arabia (Umm al-Qura). The start is set by the sighting of the new crescent the evening before.
How many days are in Muharram 1449?
Muharram has 29 or 30 days; it ends when the next crescent is seen. By the calendar Muharram 1449 has 29 days, and Safar is expected to begin on Tuesday, 6 July 2027 in Pakistan and India.
Which Islamic dates fall in Muharram?
Islamic New Year on 1 Muharram (7 June 2027); Ashura on 10 Muharram (16 June 2027).
What does Muharram mean?
Muharram (مُحَرَّم) is month 1 of the Hijri calendar; the name means "forbidden". Muharram opens the Hijri year. It is one of the four sacred months, and its 10th day is Ashura, a day of fasting. It is one of the four sacred months named in the Quran.
