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Muharram 2018: Muharram History, Significance, Quotes, Whatsapp Messages and Greeting

Muharram 2018: The day is observed by both Sunni and Shia Muslims worldwide. According to the report, while Shia Muslims mourn the battle of Karbala, Sunni Muslims observe a fast as a mark of gratitude to Prophet Muhammad.

Muharram 2018: Muharram marks the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is also known as Muharram al-Haram or the Sacred Muharram. Among the four sacred months, Muharram is considered the second holiest month after Ramzan. The day is observed by Muslims across the world. The day is observed by both Sunni and Shia Muslims worldwide. According to the report, while Shia Muslims mourn the battle of Karbala, Sunni Muslims observe a fast as a mark of gratitude to Prophet Muhammad. The Shia Muslims mark the ceremonial mourning on this day and it's called Ashura. Shia Muslims mourn the demise of Husayn Ibn Ali who is also known as Imam Hussain and his family, as per the report by Zee news. People commemorate the sacrifices made by the martyrs. Therefore, Shia Muslims refrain from any festive event and do not join in any joyous moment that are celebrated during Muharram. According to DNA, Shia Muslims across the world mourn the death of the Imam on this day which is called Ashura. They mark Muharram by flagellating themselves with sharp objects. However, the practice has been discouraged by many Shia clerics. On the other hand, Sunnis observe a fast on this day. They commemorate the day through voluntary fasting. The fast, however, is non-compulsory. During the month of Muharram, some mosques also provide free meals on certain nights of the month to all people. Some celebrate the day as the New Year. The Islamic New Year is also known as Hijri New Year. Take a look at the collection of Muharram 2018 wishes and messages that one can say to near and dear ones. “Salaam Ya Husain!!” “A Small Person With Small Dreams, Have So, Much Believes In U My Allah. U Are For Me, I Am For U, There Is No Words, For My Love, Through Which I Can Explain What I Feel For U My Allah. “May All The Praises And Thanks Be To Allah. To Whom Belongs All That Is In Heavens & In The Earth. Have A Blessed Muharram!” “All People Are Great Person. We Only Have To Look On Their Behavior Not On This That Who Are They Or From Where They Belong, So, This Muharram Remove Barriers & Celebrate Happy Muharram Together.” “Let Us Believe In The Messenger Of Allah And Follow The Light Which Has Been Sent Down With Him. Happy Muharram “ “May Peace And Blessings Of Almighty God Be With You This Year And Always. Happy Muharram..!!” "May Allah forgive all our sins in this holy month of Muharram" "Muharram is the month in which Justice rose against Injustice and Truth stood up against Falsehood and proved that in course of history, Truth has always Triumphed over Falsehood."
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