With the onset of Muharram, Muslims worldwide commemorate the Battle of Karbala. The battle was fought on the 10th of Muharram, 61 Hijri (October 10, 680 CE), in the plains of Karbala in Iraq. This ...

Muharram was observed on June 27, with Ashura falling 10 days later. Find out the correct date, history and significance.

From expressing gratitude to connecting spiritually and mourning, know the significance of fasting on Ashura for Shia and Sunni Muslims.