Muharram 2026 Date, Ashura Significance and the History of Karbala

The Islamic New Year 1448 AH begins in mid-June 2026. Due to lunar calendar variations, Muharram starts June 16 or 17 in Saudi Arabia, and June 17 or 18 in India. The month peaks with Ashura, marking the historic martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussain, at the Battle of Karbala, observed globally through fasting and mourning.