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

If Ashura is performed on July 7th, that could lead to school and public holidays in various parts of India. The exact date of Ashura depends upon the moon sighting in the country and other regions.

The uncertainty over whether Muharram would be observed on July 6 or 7 has been clarified, with official reports confirming that Yaum-e-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, will fall on Sunday, July 6.