When is Day of Ashura in 2026?
Day of Ashura in 2026 (Saudi Arabia) falls on Thursday, 25 June 2026 (10 Muharram 1448) according to official Islamic calendar records.
Day of Ashura
Day of Ashura
The 10th of Muharram. Many fast it, often with a day before or after. 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 Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, Day of Ashura in 2026 is expected on Thursday, 25 June 2026 (10 Muharram 1448) under the Umm al-Qura calendar. Moon sighting can shift a day.
Islamic History
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During the caliphate of which Rightly Guided Caliph was the Hijri Calendar officially established?
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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.
What is the opening 'Allahu Akbar' of prayer called in Islamic jurisprudence?
Correct Answer: Takbirat al-Ihram
Takbirat al-Ihram is the opening pillar of salah that enters the worshipper into prayer.
Which prophet is celebrated in the Qur'an as the ultimate example of patience (Sabr)?
Correct Answer: Prophet Ayyub (AS)
Surah Sad (38:44): 'Indeed, We found him patient, an excellent servant.'
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Day of Ashura in 2026?
Day of Ashura in 2026 (Saudi Arabia) falls on Thursday, 25 June 2026 (10 Muharram 1448) according to official Islamic calendar records.
When is the Day of Ashura in 2026?
The Day of Ashura 2026 in Saudi Arabia falls on Thursday, 25 June 2026 (10 Muharram 1448), which is the 10th of Muharram.
What is the significance of Day of Ashura?
The 10th of Muharram. Many fast it, often with a day before or after. 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.
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