Muharram 2026: When will Muharram start in the year 2026? What is the significance of Muharram in the Islamic calendar? Which year of Hijri calendar will start this time? Who was Hazrat Imam Hussain?
When will Muharram start: Every religion has its own calendar, like Hinduism recognizes Vikram Samvat and Christians recognize the Gregorian calendar, whereas those who believe in Islam believe in the Hijri calendar. Hijri calendar also has 12 months like other calendars. The name of its first month is Muharram. This month has special significance in Islam. In the first 10 days of this month, people of Muslim community observe mourning and on the tenth day Tajiyas are taken out. Know further the special things related to Muharram..
When will Muharram 2026 start?
The date of commencement of Muharram depends on the sighting of the moon. According to Islamic scholars, this time if the moon is visible on Tuesday night, June 16, then Muhurram can start from the next day i.e. June 17. With this the year 1448 of the Islamic calendar will begin. For the first 10 days of Muharram, followers of Islam worship God and remember the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain.
Who was Hazrat Imam Hussain?
Hazrat Imam Hussain was one of the great personalities of the religion of Islam. He was the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. He was born in Medina in the year 626 AD. Imam Hussain is considered a symbol of truth, justice, courage and humanity. Hazrat Imam Hussain was imprisoned by Emperor Yazid in the plains of Karbala. On the tenth day of Muhurram, Imam Hussain was murdered along with his family and companions. In memory of his martyrdom, people of Muslim community observe mourning in the first 10 days of Muharram every year.
When will you bring out the fresh ones?
This time the tenth day of Muharram is falling on 26th June, Friday. Therefore, on this day, Tajiyas will be taken out in the memory of Hazrat Imam Hussain. On this day, women of the Muslim community remember the martyrdom of Imam Hussain by beating their chests, while men show their respect towards him by shedding their blood. This day is very special for the Muslim community. Muslim community also observes fast on this day.