• Muharram (Arabic: المحرّم) is the first month of the Islamic calendar.
• The word “Muharram” means “Forbidden” and is derived from the word harām, meaning “sinful”.
• Muharram is one of the four sacred Months out of twelve. The other being ZiQad, ZilHajj and Rajab.
• These four months have been sacred since the creation of universe – as told by Allah Subhana Watala in the Quran.
• It is held to be the most sacred of all the months, excluding Ramadan. Some Muslims fast during these days.
• After Ramadan, fasting in the month of Muharram is most rewardable.
• Some Muslims regard Muharram as the month of mourning, commemorating the Battle of Karbala.
• They may also attend special prayer meetings in mosques or private homes. Not all Muslim groups observe this occasion in the same manner.
• Ashura, which literally means the “Tenth” in Arabic, refers to the tenth day of Muharram.
• It is well-known because of historical significance and mourning for the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad.
• Fasting on the Ashura was obligatory on the Muslims before the fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory.
• Muharram is a gazetted holiday in India.
• The Pulikali, also known as the tiger dance, is part of the Muharram celebration in Kerala.
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