Muharram, the first month of Muslim calendar, began on Sunday, with Ashurkhanas commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammad.Yaum-e-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram ...

As the crescent moon of Muharram graces the Karachi sky, a familiar transformation sweeps through a bustling neighbourhood. One house in North Nazimabad, in particular, stands out. The clatter of ...

The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee on Thursday announced that the Muharram moon has been sighted in the country, hence the first of Muharram will fall on June 27 (Friday). Accordingly, the Ashura — ...

Mourners clad in black clothes took part in the procession as they performed ‘seenazani’ (chest beating) and listened to groups reciting ‘soz’, ‘salaam’, and ‘noha’ (lamentations depicting the ...

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday announced a two-day holiday for 9 and 10 Muharram, the month which marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. "[…] the Prime Minister is pleased to ...

With the tragedy of Karbala being commemorated throughout the first ten days of Muharram throughout the country, veteran actor Khaled Anam has gone on record to rue the fact that respect for the grief ...

In Islamic culture, the month of Muharram is known as "God's (Allah's) Sacred Month." The Prophet Muhammad — Peace be upon him — said, "The best of fasting after the month of Ramadan is fasting in God ...