When is Muharram? Since the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, Muharram moves from year to year when compared with the Gregorian calendar. According to CalendarDate.com, Muharram for the year 2021 began on the evening of Monday 9 August, and will end at sundown on Tuesday 7 September.

When did Muharram end 2020?

Muharram for the year 2020 starts on the evening of Thursday, August 20th and ends at sundown on Friday, September 18th. Islamic holidays always begin at sundown and end at sundown the following day/days ending the holiday or festival.

What day of Muharram is today 2021?

Hence, Ashura in these countries will be celebrated on August 19. In India, the Markazi Ruyat e Hilal Committee under Imarat e Shariah New Delhi confirmed the start of the Islamic New Year 1443 AH on Wednesday August 11, 2021 hence, Ashura will be marked in the country on August 20, 2021.