Muharram 2025: Confusion cleared as Ashura to be observed on this day in India

Muharram, the first and one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar, marks the beginning of the Hijri New Year. The date is traditionally determined by the sighting of the moon, often causing uncertainty around the exact day of observance. This year, the new Islamic year commenced on Friday (June 27), following the moon sighting in India on the evening of June 26.