Moharram
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- noun
- /moʊˈhɑːrəm/
- Commemorations of the other Imams' martyrdom days help fill the ritual calendar, but Moharram, the month of Husain's martyrdom, is the holiest month for Indian Shiites.
- Moharram mourning
- Moharram ritual
- the month of Moharram
Examples
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The ritual cycle climaxes on the tenth day of Moharram, when all the models of the tomb in Ahmadabad (more than 200) are brought out for a lengthy procession.
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Through the Moharram mourning rituals, some women cultivated unique talents and gained fame as performers.
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Impressed by what I had seen, I returned again in 1987 to document more fully the events of Moharram.
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This pattern is repeated each evening on the second through sixth days of Moharram.
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As I read over my 1991 field notes, I wonder what has happened to Shahida since that summer's Moharram season.
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The mourning of Moharram provides a mechanism to cope with the instability of life in Ahmedabad.
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Many Muslims fast and reflect during the holy month of Moharram.
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The rituals of mourning observed in Moharram are significant for many communities.
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Each year, the festival of Moharram attracts thousands to participate in the commemorative processions.
Synonyms
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The first month of the Islamic calendar that many Muslims consider sacred
A month at the start of the Islamic year that many Muslims treat as holy and mark with events
Surface Forms
Etymology
Moharram comes from the Arabic word Muharram, which means 'forbidden' or 'sacred' and is from the same root as haram. It is the first month of the Islamic year and is set apart as a holy time, which is why people observe the Day of Ashura and hold ceremonies of reflection and mourning.