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Saudi Supreme Court announces Tuesday as beginning of new Islamic year

  • Muharram is the first month of the Hijri calendar
  • Muslims are encouraged to fast on the day of Ashura which falls on the tenth of the month
By Arab News ·
Pakistani religious scholars call for tolerance, interfaith harmony during Muharram

Pakistani religious scholars call for tolerance, interfaith harmony during Muharram

By Shahjahan Khurram ·
Pakistan PM calls for enhanced coordination with provinces for security in Muharram

Pakistan PM calls for enhanced coordination with provinces for security in Muharram

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Pakistan police claim foiling Muharram attack in Karachi by arresting suspected militant

Pakistan police claim foiling Muharram attack in Karachi by arresting suspected militant

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Pakistan PM calls for ‘close coordination’ among provinces to ensure peace in Muharram  video

Pakistan PM calls for ‘close coordination’ among provinces to ensure peace in Muharram 

By Hasaan Ali Khan ·
Pakistan announces public holiday on July 16-17 on account of Ashura

Pakistan announces public holiday on July 16-17 on account of Ashura

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Muharram moon not sighted in Pakistan, Ashura to be observed on July 29

Muharram moon not sighted in Pakistan, Ashura to be observed on July 29

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Bombing hits Pakistan Shiite procession, killing at least 3

Bombing hits Pakistan Shiite procession, killing at least 3

By AP ·
Anti-Shiite protest rattles Pakistan’s Karachi

Anti-Shiite protest rattles Pakistan’s Karachi

By AFP ·
Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities

Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities

By Reuters ·
Update 31 killed after walkway collapse triggers stampede at Iraqi Shiite shrine

31 killed after walkway collapse triggers stampede at Iraqi Shiite shrine

By AP ·
Pakistan observes Ashura day amid tight security, army on standby

Pakistan observes Ashura day amid tight security, army on standby

By Arab News Pakistan ·

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