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Muharrum

Muharrum

9.1
A month at the start of the Islamic year that many Muslims treat as holy and mark with events
  • noun
  • /mʊˈhɑːrəm/
: Muharram
  • The new year in the Islamic calendar begins with Muharrum.

Examples

  • Muslims observe several important rituals during Muharrum, including the Day of Ashura.

  • Many communities hold commemorative gatherings throughout Muharrum.

  • The month of Muharrum is very significant for Muslims.

  • Many people fast during Muharrum.

  • Many communities hold commemorative gatherings throughout Muharrum.

  • Muslims observe several important rituals during Muharrum, including the Day of Ashura.

  • The new year in the Islamic calendar begins with Muharrum.

Synonyms

Muharram
vsMuharrum
1 7.6

The first month of the Islamic calendar that many Muslims consider sacred

has identical meaning but spelled differently in English transliteration
Moharram
vsMuharrum
1 9.6

The first month of the Islamic calendar, a holy month with Ashura

is broader, referring to a sacred month with various important observances

Surface Forms

Muharrum singular
Muharrums plural

Etymology

Muharrum comes from an Arabic root related to haram, which means 'forbidden' or 'sacred'. So, Muharrum is the first month of the Islamic year and is treated as a holy time when fighting is 'forbidden' and people mark it with respectful rituals like the Day of Ashura.