Muharram 2026 Date

Muharram is the first month of the Hijri year and one of the four sacred months. The 10th of Muharram — Ashura — is observed with fasting and mourning, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (RA) at Karbala.

This page converts 1 and 10 Muharram 1448 AH to Gregorian dates with a live countdown.

Important: The Hijri month starts with crescent sighting — dates may differ by a day across countries.

Muharram 2026 — Expected Dates

Event	Hijri Date	Gregorian Date	Days Left
Islamic New Year (1 Muharram 1448)	1 Muharram 1448 AH	Tuesday, 16 June 2026	—
Ashura (10 Muharram 1448)	10 Muharram 1448 AH	Thursday, 25 June 2026	—

Dates are astronomical (Umm al-Qura) estimates. Actual observance depends on local crescent (moon) sighting and may differ by a day — confirm with your mosque or local committee.

Formula

toGregorian(1448, 1, 1) → Islamic New Year
toGregorian(1448, 1, 10) → Ashura

Example

1 Muharram 1448 ≈ June 2026. Ashura ≈ 10 days later — see the table.

How to Use

1. Read the Hijri and Gregorian dates in the table.
2. Check the countdown.
3. Confirm with your local moon-sighting announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Muharram 2026?

Expected around June 2026 — see the computed date.

When is Ashura 2026?

The 10th of Muharram — see the table for the expected Gregorian date.

Is Muharram a holiday in India?

Muharram/Ashura is a public holiday in several Indian states.

Why can the date shift?

Crescent sighting varies by region by up to a day.

Author: Islamic Editorial Team Reviewed by: Islamic Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-09-16

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