Muharram
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- noun
- /mʊˈhɑːrəm/
- One can observe the richness and beauty of the diversity of Indian culture on the occasion of Muharram.
- the month of Muharram
Examples
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Since the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, Muharram ceremonies are observed all over the world, including India.
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These funds support various local charities and are contributed before the beginning of the month of Muharram, the first month of the new year.
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The apparently coordinated attacks came on the eve of the Muslim month of Muharram, marking the Islamic new year.
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In the city of Varanasi, which is the holiest city for Hindus, many Hindu families participate in Muharram processions.
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It is the day of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar, and its epicenter is at Karbala in Iraq.
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Afghan Sunnis, who make up about 80 percent of the populace, generally tolerate Shiites and observe Muharram in a quieter way, praying and giving charity to the poor.
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The dramatic display is all part of Muharram, the 10-day Shiite festival that commemorates the slaying of Imam Hussein, a 7th-century holy figure and early champion of Islam.
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The month of Muharram is observed by Muslims as a time of reflection and prayer.
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During Muharram, many communities organize events to honor the significance of this sacred month.
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In the Islamic calendar, Muharram is known as the first month and is celebrated with various religious activities.
Synonyms
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The first month of the Islamic calendar, a holy month with Ashura
A month at the start of the Islamic year that many Muslims treat as holy and mark with events
Surface Forms
Etymology
Muharram comes from the Arabic root haram, which means 'forbidden' or 'sacred'. It is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is treated as a protected, holy time, which is why some actions are avoided and why it is important for many Muslims.