Articles related to "Day Of Ashura"Ashura, which is a holy time to be observed without fighting in both Sunni and Shi'ite traditions was defiled this December 2009 by protests and bombings.
Sunni and Shiite Muslims observe the Day of Ashura differently. What is the significance of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic lunar calendar?
The Shi'ite Muslims mourn the anniversary of the slaying of Husayn, son of Ali and grandson of Muhammad, at Karbala (in modern day Iraq) on the Day of Ashura.
This major Muslim holiday commemorates Prophet Abraham's obedience to God when he envisioned that he should sacrifice his only son.
The Islamic lunar calendar has twelve months. How does the Muslim Hijri calendar differ from the Gregorian solar calendar?
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