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Muharram/Ashura
Next observed on Wednesday, 16 June 2027.
When is Muharram/Ashura in 2027?
Wednesday, 16 June 2027
Counting down to Muharram/Ashura
What Muharram/Ashura marks
Mourning of Muharram is a set of religious rituals observed by Shia Muslims during the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. These annual rituals commemorate the death of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the third Shia imam. Husayn and his small retinue were slaughtered in the Battle of Karbala on 10 Al-Muharram 61 AH against the army of the Umayyad caliph Yazid I. The battle followed Husayn's refusal to pledge his allegiance to Yazid, who is often portrayed by Muslim historians as impious and immoral. In Shia Islam, Karbala symbolizes the eternal struggle between good and evil, the pinnacle of self-sacrifice, and the ultimate sabotage of Muhammad's prophetic mission. Historically, the event served to crystallize the Shia community into a distinct sect and remains an integral part of their religious identity to date.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Set of rituals in Shia Islam, available under CC BY-SA.
Muharram/Ashura dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday | India 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | India 2028 | |
| 2029 | Friday | India 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | India 2030 | |
| 2031 | Saturday | India 2031 |
Why this date says “tentative”
Muharram/Ashura follows a lunar or observation-based calendar, so its Gregorian date cannot be fixed far ahead. The day depends on a moon sighting or an official announcement, which is why calendar feeds — including the one in Google Calendar, where most people first see the label — publish an estimate marked (tentative). It is not an error: it is the calendar being honest that the date may still move by a day or two, and neighbouring countries can observe it on different days. Read the full explanation →
Frequently asked
When is Muharram/Ashura in 2027?
Muharram/Ashura falls on Wednesday, 16 June 2027 in India.
What day of the week is Muharram/Ashura 2027?
Muharram/Ashura 2027 falls on a Wednesday, 16 June 2027.
When is Muharram/Ashura in 2028?
Muharram/Ashura falls on Sunday, 4 June 2028.
Where is Muharram/Ashura observed?
Observed nationally in India.
What does Muharram/Ashura celebrate?
Set of rituals in Shia Islam. Mourning of Muharram is a set of religious rituals observed by Shia Muslims during the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. These annual rituals commemorate the death of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the third Shia imam. Husayn and his small retinue were slaughtered in the Battle of Karbala on 10 Al-Muharram 61 AH against the army of the Umayyad caliph Yazid I. The battle followed Husayn's refusal to pledge his allegiance to Yazid, who is often portrayed by Muslim historians as impious and immoral. In Shia Isla
What does “(tentative)” mean for Muharram/Ashura?
It means the date is an estimate rather than a confirmation. Muharram/Ashura follows a lunar or observation-based reckoning, so the exact day depends on a moon sighting or an official announcement that has not happened yet. Expect it to move by up to a day or two, and treat it as a strong estimate rather than a guarantee.
Is the Muharram/Ashura 2027 date confirmed?
Not yet. The date shown is provisional and is usually confirmed by the relevant authority days to a few weeks beforehand. Check an official public-holiday list before booking anything that cannot move.