India, July 3 -- Muslims around the world observe Muharram every year. It is one of the most sacred months in Islam after Ramadan, and marks the beginning of the lunar calendar. It is the first month in the Islamic calendar, considered the second-holiest month in the Hijri calendar after Ramadan. It is followed by the lunar months of Safar, Rabi-al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada ath-Thaniyah, Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Zu al-Qadah (or Dhul Qadah) and Zu al-Hijjah (or Zil Hijjah/Dhul Hijjah).

In 2025, Muharram began on Friday, June 27. The 10th day of Muharram is observed as Ashura. Therefore, this year, it falls on Sunday, July 6.

As per the Masjid-e-Nakhoda Markazi Rooyat-e-Hilal Committee, in India, the crescent Moon was sighted...