Muharram is one of the most sacred and spiritually significant months in the Islamic calendar. As the first month of the Hijri calendar, it marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year, offering Muslims around the world an opportunity for reflection, renewal, and remembrance.
If you’re wondering, “When is Muharram 2025?” and how you can commemorate it meaningfully, this guide will answer all your questions while helping you connect deeply with its essence—through worship, learning, and charity.
📅 When is Muharram 2025?
Muharram 2025 is expected to begin on the evening of Saturday, 28th June 2025, and will continue for 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the moon.
The Islamic calendar is lunar-based, which means that Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new moon. Therefore, Muharram date 2025 may slightly vary depending on your geographical location.
For Muslims in the UK and across Europe, official announcements are typically made by local mosques and Islamic authorities after moon sightings.
🔟 When is 10th Muharram 2025 – Ashura 2025?
The 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, falls on Monday, 7th July 2025 (subject to moon sighting). This day carries immense historical and spiritual significance for Muslims across all sects.
Ashura is remembered for:
The salvation of Prophet Musa (AS) and his followers from Pharaoh, which led Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to fast on this day.
The martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA), the beloved grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, in the tragic Battle of Karbala, where he stood for justice and truth.
Ashura remains a day of fasting, mourning, remembrance, and giving for Muslims worldwide.
🕌 What is the Significance of Muharram in Islam?
Muharram is one of the four sacred months mentioned in the Quran:
“Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allah… of these, four are sacred.”
(Surah At-Tawbah: 36)
Key points about the importance of Muharram:
Known as “Shahrullah” (the month of Allah).
Fasting in Muharram, especially on Ashura, carries immense reward.
A time for introspection, repentance, and renewed commitment to faith.
Opportunity to perform acts of charity, especially Sadaqah Jariyah.
🌍 Muharram 2025 in the UK
In the UK, many Muslim communities commemorate Muharram with community events, educational lectures, fasting, and charitable campaigns. With the growing awareness of social responsibility, Muharram 2025 UK is expected to be a time where British Muslims not only reflect on the past but also act for a better future—locally and globally.
🧎 How to Spiritually Prepare for Muharram 2025
1. Fasting
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged fasting on Ashura and the day before (9th) or after (11th). It expiates the sins of the past year.
2. Increase Du’a and Dhikr
Muharram is a sacred time to reconnect with Allah through remembrance and reflection.
3. Learn about Karbala
Read and reflect on the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (RA) and what we can learn from his stand for justice and truth.
4. Give Charity in Muharram
Sacred months are an ideal time to give Sadaqah and help those in need. Whether it’s feeding a hungry family or providing clean water, your charity is multiplied in reward.
💧 Muharram & the Power of Charity
While prayer and fasting nourish your soul, charity nourishes lives. Muharram reminds us of those who sacrificed everything for the sake of humanity. Today, we carry that legacy forward by giving.
Millions around the world suffer from a lack of clean drinking water, food insecurity, and limited access to healthcare and education. This sacred month is your chance to turn your faith into action.
🤲 Support Life-Changing Causes with Al Mustafa Welfare Trust
This Muharram 2025, take your spiritual practice to a new level with meaningful charity through Muslim charity Al Mustafa Welfare Trust—a globally trusted charity working since 1983 to serve the most vulnerable communities.
Through your support, we can:
💧 Build water wells and provide clean water to families in need
🍛 Distribute food packs for the hungry
🧒 Sponsor orphans and support their education
🏥 Provide healthcare in underserved areas
📚 Support Islamic learning and education
Each donation is a Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity)—you earn continuous rewards for as long as people benefit from your gift.
📢 Make Your Muharram 2025 Count
Let this sacred month not pass without action. As you reflect on the trials and triumphs of the early Muslims, be part of writing a better future for today’s struggling communities.
💙 Donate Today With Al Mustafa Welfare Trust
Make every moment and every penny count in this holy month.