Ashura 2016
When is Ashura 2016?
Ashura 2016 started on Tuesday 11th Oct, 2016 (11/10/2016)
2993 days ago
Note that with regards to the Muslim calendar, a holiday is commenced on the sunset of the preceding day; thus, Ashura 2016 will be observed on the sunset of Monday 10th Oct, 2016.
Ashura always falls on the same day according to the Islamic calendar; for it being a lunar calendar. Nonetheless, the day differs on the Gregorian calendar as it is a solar calendar; causing roughly an eleven day difference each year.
The dates of Ashura are usually determined by either an actual sighting of the moon with the naked eyes, or through astronomical calculations. Note that dates provided here are based on the dates adopted by the Fiqh Council of North America.
Quick Facts
What is Ashura?
Achoura means "Tenth" in the Arabic language. That day corresponds to the peak of the memory of the first month of the Islamic year, Muharram. It is the day of mourning. In the eyes of Shia Muslims, this day honors the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, who was the beloved grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This occurred in the year 61 H (680 AD) during the fierce and ruthless battle of Kerbala.
Achoura is a traditional date that also honors some of the great events of the past, such as the construction of the Kaaba, the birth of Prophet Abraham, and it is also on this date that the ark of Prophet Noah landed.
Dates for Ashura from 2015 to 2030
The next occurrence of Ashura is marked in red
Ashura also celebrated in
Algeria
Bahrain
Iraq
Lebanon
Somalia
Ashura also known as
Yom Ashura
Aashoora
Āshūrā
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