The Islamic New Year begins with Muharram, which is the holiest Islamic month in the Islamic calendar. The new Islamic year 1444 AH begins with the sighting of the new Muharram-ul-Haram moon by the Central Ruet e-Hilal Council. The year is 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, and each month begins with the discovery of a new moon.
9th 10th Muharram (Ashura) 2023 Date in Pakistan
People in Pakistan participate in processions and Majalis to commemorate the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (R.A.) for Islam and mankind on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. Every year in Pakistan, the 9th and 10th days (also known as Ashura) of Muharram are observed to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (R.A.) and his followers in Karbala.
9th 10th Muharram Date in Pakistan
The Islamic calendar’s first month, Muharram is also its most important one; the first day of Muharram, which lasts for 29 or 30 days, will fall on 19 July 2023. During the month of Muharram, which is one of the four sacred months in the Islamic calendar, no fighting is allowed.
9th Muharram Date | Friday, 28 July 2023 |
10th Muharram Date | Saturday, 29 July 2023 |
In Pakistan, the 9th and 10th Muharram would be observed on Friday, 28 July 2023, and Saturday, 29 July 2023, respectively.
What is the date of Muharram 2023?
This year’s date for Muharram is still yet to be announced. However, it is observed on Wednesday 19th July 2023.
What is the date of 9th, 10th Muharram 2023 in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, the 9th and 10th Muharram would be observed on Friday, 28 July 2023, and Saturday, 29 July 2023, respectively.
What is the date of Ashura 2023 in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, the dates of 9 and 10 Muharram (Ashura) are 28 and 29 July 2023.