Muharram (Islamic New Year) – August 10th
Muharram, also known as the Islamic New Year, marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. It is observed on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. This year, Muharram falls on August 10th. The word ‘Muharram’ translates to ‘forbidden’ in Arabic. It is considered a sacred month for the Muslim…