When is Day of Ashura in 2026?
Day of Ashura 2026 (France) falls on Thursday, 25 June 2026 (10 Muharram 1448) according to verified Islamic calendar calculation.
Day of Ashura
Day of Ashura
The 10th of Muharram. Many fast it, often with a day before or after (Sahih Muslim 1134). It remembers rescue and patience — Moses and the sea, and for Shia Muslims the martyrdom of Husayn at Karbala. Mark it with fasting, charity, and an honest reading of history.
Day of Ashura 2026 in France
In France, Day of Ashura in 2026 is expected on Thursday, 25 June 2026 (10 Muharram 1448). Confirm exact moon-sighting announcements with the Grande Mosquée de Paris, CFCM, and your local mosque.
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In which year of the Hijrah did the Conquest of Makkah (Fath Makkah) take place?
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In which year of the Hijrah did the Conquest of Makkah (Fath Makkah) take place?
Correct Answer: 8 AH
The Conquest of Makkah took place in Ramadan, 8 AH (630 CE).
During the caliphate of which Rightly Guided Caliph was the Hijri Calendar officially established?
Correct Answer: Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) instituted the Hijri calendar with the Hijrah as Year 1.
Which prophet is mentioned by name the most times in the Holy Qur'an?
Correct Answer: Prophet Musa (AS)
Prophet Musa (AS) is mentioned 136 times by name in the Holy Qur'an.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Day of Ashura in 2026?
Day of Ashura 2026 (France) falls on Thursday, 25 June 2026 (10 Muharram 1448) according to verified Islamic calendar calculation.
When is Ashura 2026 (10th of Muharram) and how is Ashura fasting observed?
The Day of Ashura 2026 in France falls on Thursday, 25 June 2026 (10 Muharram 1448), the 10th of Muharram. Sunnah fasting is observed on the 9th–10th or 10th–11th of Muharram (Sahih Muslim 1134).
What is the significance of Day of Ashura?
The 10th of Muharram. Many fast it, often with a day before or after (Sahih Muslim 1134). It remembers rescue and patience — Moses and the sea, and for Shia Muslims the martyrdom of Husayn at Karbala. Mark it with fasting, charity, and an honest reading of history.
How can I track Islamic prayer times and special nights on mobile?
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