Conversely, Sunni Muslims do fast on this special day. Shia Muslims do not tend to fast on the Day of Ashura, but some will not eat or drink under Zawal (afternoon) as a sign of respect with Husayn. For Shia Muslims, however, Muharram is a solemn period of mourning, prayer and abstinence from joyous events. For many Sunni Muslims, this is a period of peace and reflection. Shia and Sunni Muslims mark Muharram differently. What happens during Muharram? Shia Muslims march from Marble Arch to Whitehall in London to mark Ashura in September 2019 (Photo: Getty) Sunni Muslims believe that the prophet Musa (Moses) crossed the Red Sea with his people under God’s protection from the Egyptian Pharaoh.
Historical figures such as Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi have cited Husayn’s stand as an example in their own fights against persecution and harassment. His resistance to the Umayyad dynasty is viewed as a symbol of resistance against oppression and injustice. Husayn’s actions are believed to have been decisive in shaping Islamic history, during a challenging period. How Ramadan makes me respect and love my body The history and beliefs behind Muharram vary between Sunni and Shia Muslims. This year, Muharram is expected to begin on Thursday 20 August and end on 17 September. And, since the moon cannot be visible in all regions of the world at once, the start and finish dates of Muharram can also vary from place to place.
The timing of holidays and celebrations depend on the sighting of the moon’s crescent, following a new moon, which is why exact dates cannot be predicted with certainty. Muslim holidays shift slightly every year due to their observance of the lunar calendar, which differs in length to the Gregorian calendar used by many in the West, meaning celebrations fall on different days each year. When does Muharram take place? The date of Muharram changes every year due to it being based around the lunar calendar (Photo: Getty) This year, this is expected to fall on 30 August. The tenth day of Muharram, known as the Day of Ashura, is the most important for Muslims for different reasons. Celebrations begin after the sighting of the new moon on the last day of the Islamic calendar and continue for 10 days.
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