09 Aug, 22:46 (IST)

The Muharram Moon Not Sighted in India, Islamic New Year To Begin From August 11. The 1st Moharram will be on August 11  and Ashura will be on August 20.

09 Aug, 22:01 (IST)

The Muharram moon has not been sighted in Pakistan today, thus making it clear that the Islamic New Year will begin on August 11.

 

09 Aug, 20:27 (IST)

The Muharram moon has not been sighted in Hyderabad in India. The formal announcement on moon sighting and Islamic New Year is still awaited.

09 Aug, 20:11 (IST)

The Muharram moon has not been sighted in Lucknow, India. The formal announcement on moon sighting and Islamic New Year is still awaited.

09 Aug, 20:01 (IST)

Muharram Begins in Indonesia, announcement on Islamic New Year was done by President Joko Widodo.

09 Aug, 19:45 (IST)

Apart from Saudi Arabia, Muslims in UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and other Arab states have also begun the Islamic New Year 1443 on Monday, August 9, 2021. These countries usually rely on the moon announcement by Saudi Arabia. 

09 Aug, 19:28 (IST)

The announcement on Islamic New Year in India and Iran is expected in some time. Muharram moon sighting is important as it will confirm the date of Ashura – The 10th of Muharram.

09 Aug, 19:01 (IST)

Muslims in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries will decide today i.e. Monday, August 9, 2021 the start of the Islamic New Year 1443 AH.

09 Aug, 18:21 (IST)

Muslims across the globe will welcome the Islamic New Year this week – the 1,443rd year of their calendar. It must be noted that the Islamic year goes on for 354 or 355 days and is entirely based on the lunar cycle. 

09 Aug, 17:36 (IST)

The Islamic calendar is also known as the Hijri calendar. It is based on the lunar cycle. It means months last for either 29 or 30 days depending upon the moon sighting.

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New Delhi/Tehran, August 9: Muslims in India and Iran today will attempt to see the moon, sighting of which will mark the beginning of Muharram 2021, the first month in Islamic calendar. The evening when Muslims look for the moon is also called chand raat in Indian sub-continent. The moon sighting will also set the date for Ashura observance in India and Iran. Catch live news updates on the Muharram moon sighting 2021 in India and Iran here. Is Muharram Celebrated as Festival? Why Do Muslims Self-Flagellate on Ashura? When Will Muharram Chand Appear? All FAQs Answered.

For those who don't know, Islamic calendar, also known as Hijri calendar, is based on lunar cycle. It means months last for either 29 or 30 days depending upon the moon sighting. A new month begins when the moon is sighted on 29th of an ongoing month. In case the moon is not sighted, the ongoing month completes 30 days and a new month starts from next day. This evening marks 29th of Dhul Qadah, the last month in Islamic calendar, in India and Iran.

If the moon is sighted this evening, Muharram 2021 in India and Iran will begin from August 10. If the moon is not sighted, Dhul Qadah month will complete 30 days. In this case, Muharram 2021 in India and Iran will begin from August 11. Ashura falls on 10th of Muharram. So, it will either fall on August 19 or August 20 depending on when Muharram month commences.

The Battle of Karbala, during which Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his family members were martyred, was fought in Muharram month. Ashura is the day when Hussain and his family members attained martyrdom. Hence, Muharram and Ashura assume significance. Stay here for live updates on the Muharram 2021 moon sighting in India and Iran.