Meaning and position
Sacred or forbidden. Muharram is month 1 of the twelve-month lunar year.
Characteristics and significance
One of the four sacred months. The Prophet ﷺ called it the month of Allah and taught that its voluntary fasting is the best after Ramadan.
Important dates and related guides
Recommended worship and actions
Fast Ashura on the 10th and preferably add the 9th; renew repentance, charity and restraint from wrongdoing.
- Begin with obligations.
- Choose a sustainable Qur’an, charity or remembrance goal.
- Check live status before planning sighting-dependent dates.
Misconceptions and cautions
Do not treat Muharram as unlucky or invent mourning rites.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Muharram a sacred month?
Muharram is one of the four sacred months named in the Prophetic teaching. Voluntary fasting in it has particular merit; Ashura falls on its tenth day.
Where can I find the Muharram dates for this year?
Use the linked month calendar for the daily Gregorian equivalents and current date-status labels. The guide’s date range refers to the current or next occurrence of this month.
Sources and references
Primary texts relevant to this guide are linked below. Historical dates and disputed practices are not presented as settled by these texts.