Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, marks the beginning of the Hijri New Year. In 2025, Muharram began in India on Friday, June 27, following the sighting of the crescent moon on June 26, as confirmed by the Masjid-e-Nakhoda Markazi Rooyat-e-Hilal Committee. The 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura, will be observed on Sunday, July 6, 2025. This day is a gazetted holiday in India, and as a result, all government offices, schools, banks, and stock exchanges, including BSE and NSE, will remain closed.Muharram 2025 Date: When is Muharram in India – July 6 or July 7? Know here
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, marks the beginning of the Hijri New Year. In 2025, Muharram began in India on Friday, June 27, following the sighting of the crescent moon on June 26, as confirmed by the Masjid-e-Nakhoda Markazi Rooyat-e-Hilal Committee. The 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura, will be observed on Sunday, July 6, 2025. This day is a gazetted holiday in India, and as a result, all government offices, schools, banks, and stock exchanges, including BSE and NSE, will remain closed.
