Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, begins in July. This week’s commenters discuss the history and meaning of the holy observance celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Like January in the ...

For travelers interested in religious culture, intangible heritage, and dramatic expressions of collective memory, Muharram offers a rare opportunity to witness some of the most powerful and symbolic ...

Islamic New Year, also known as the Hijri year, marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar with the first day of the month – Muharram. In India the Islamic New Year begins on Friday, June 27 ...

Each year, as the Islamic calendar turns to Muharram, a familiar question resurfaces: why does a 7th-century event in the deserts of Karbala continue to command such deep emotional, political and ...

To fully grasp this dimension, one must first interrogate the very category of “religion” — understood as a modern, colonial construction — and recognize that Muharram is embedded in a discourse that ...

On July 6, 2025, people across India observed Muharram, one of the most significant days in the Islamic calendar. For many, it might have seemed like just another public holiday, but for millions, it ...

The Battle of Karbala, fought on the 10th of Muharram in 680 CE (61 AH), marks one of the most significant and sorrowful events in Islamic history. It was on this day that Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the ...

The ritual of flagellation is commonly studied in regards to questions surrounding religion and body. However, this paper looks at the ritual in order to explore the relationship between ritual and ...

Despite an upsurge in coronavirus infections in Iran and a ban on weddings and large funerals, the country's famed gatherings of mourners during the Shi'ite month of Muharram will be held. The ...