Muharram for the year 2025 starts on the evening of Thursday, June 26th and ends at sundown on Friday, July 25th. Islamic holidays always begin at sundown and end at sundown the following day/days ending the holiday or festival.
Muharram is the first month in the Islamic calendar. The first day of Muharram is considered by many Muslims as the start of the New year for Islam. This day is not a public holiday so government and business offices will be open depending on the day. Celebrated on the 10th day of Muharram is Ashura, a day of reflection and fasting.
Days to Muharram 2025
Friday, June 27th is day number 178 of the 2025 calendar year with 7 months, 5 days until the start of the celebration/ observance of Muharram 2025.
