Muharram 2024 Ashura. Prophet muhammad ﷺ fasted on the day of ashura and encouraged. Shia muslims honour ashura as a day to remember the sacrifice of imam hussain, the grandson of prophet muhammad, during the battle of karbala in 680 ce.

The islamic new year, also known as al hijri or arabic new year, is celebrated on the first day of muharram but the 10th day of the month, known as ashura, is mourned by. Fasting during ashura is highly recommended,.