Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Muharram (Ashura)
Muharram (Ashura) 2026 is observed on Friday, 26 June 2026 — it follows 10th of muharram — islamic day of mourning.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 26 June 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar; the 10th day (Ashura) is one of Islam's holiest days. Shia Muslims observe it in mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husayn at Karbala in 680 CE.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 17 July 2024 (past)
- 2025 6 July 2025 (past)
- 2026 26 June 2026
- 2027 15 June 2027
- 2028 4 June 2028
- 2029 24 May 2029
- 2030 13 May 2030
- 2031 2 May 2031
- 2032 21 April 2032
- 2033 10 April 2033
- 2034 30 March 2034
- 2035 20 March 2035
- 2036 8 March 2036
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Frequently asked questions
When is Muharram (Ashura) 2026?
Muharram (Ashura) 2026 is observed on Friday, 26 June 2026. The festival follows 10th of muharram — islamic day of mourning.
What is Muharram (Ashura)?
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar; the 10th day (Ashura) is one of Islam's holiest days. Shia Muslims observe it in mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husayn at Karbala in 680 CE.
Why does the date of Muharram (Ashura) change every year?
Muharram (Ashura) is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on 10th of muharram — islamic day of mourning. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.