Muharram is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar and and its start is determined by the sighting of the moon.

DID YOU KNOW:

• The Islamic calendar, also known as the Hijri or lunar calendar, consists of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is approximately 10 to 12 days shorter than the Gregorian solar calendar.

• Muharram is a sacred month in Islam, and it is considered one of the four sacred months, along with Rajab, Dhul-Qi'dah, and Dhul-Hijjah. These months hold special religious significance, and warfare and violence are discouraged during them.

• The 10th day of Muharram is known as Ashura, which holds particular importance.

• Muharram is not only a religious observance but also a cultural event in many Muslim-majority countries. In some regions, it involves public processions, communal meals, and acts of charity, fostering a sense of unity and community.