Muharram Islamic New Year

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Some Muslims fast during daylight hours on the ninth and 10th or 10th and 11th days of the month. They may also attend special prayer meetings in mosques or private homes.
Not all Muslim groups observe this occasion in the same manner. Some Muslims regard Muharram as the month of mourning, commemorating the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is primarily an Islamic holiday but people of other religions may also take part in or observe the Muharram activities in India.

The Islamic month of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. This commemorates the martyrdom of the younger grandson of Prophet .

Muharram is one of the holiest Islamic festivals and marks the first month of the Islamic calendar. The occasion commemorates the brutal assassination of Husain Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. The death of Husain Ali is mourned throughout the world by the Shia community. Sunnis, on the other hand, observe the occasion on a quiet note mainly by offering prayers and reciting verses from the Holy Quran and life of Prophet Muhammad. Muharram is one of the four months considered to be holy as per the calendar. Luxurious delicacies are prepared on this day and distributed among family, friends and the poor. People also exchange greetings to welcome the New Year. Go through the article to find some SMS greetings and text messages on Muharram.