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Ashura 2027
Ashura falls on the 10th of Muharram (1st month). It commemorates the day Allah saved Prophet Musa (Moses) and the Children of Israel from Pharaoh. Fasting on this day is a Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that is highly recommended.
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Questions people ask
When is Ashura?
Ashura is expected to begin on Tuesday, June 15, 2027 (Hijri: 10 Muharram 1449). Dates may vary by moon sighting.
How many days until Ashura?
There are 230 days until Ashura.
How many days since Ashura?
It has been 125 days since Ashura started.
What is Ashura?
Ashura falls on the 10th of Muharram (1st month). It commemorates the day Allah saved Prophet Musa (Moses) and the Children of Israel from Pharaoh. Fasting on this day is a Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that is highly recommended.
What is the Hijri date for Ashura?
Ashura is observed on 10 Muharram every Hijri year.
How is the date of Ashura determined?
Islamic holidays are determined according to the Hijri lunar calendar. The beginning of each month is traditionally confirmed by the visual sighting of the new crescent moon (hilal) after sunset. Consequently, dates can vary by a day between different regions depending on visibility conditions and geographic location.
Is Ashura on the same day everywhere?
Not always. Moon sighting can differ by location, so the date can differ by a day. You can use the Hijri date adjustment setting in this app to align with your local calendar.
How long is Ashura?
Ashura is observed on 10 Muharram every Hijri year.
Dates by year
Dates use the calculated Umm al-Qura calendar. Local moon sighting may differ by a day. Civil dates change at midnight; Islamic religious days begin at sunset.
| Gregorian Date | Hijri Date | Starts on |
|---|---|---|
| Ashura 2025 | 10 Muharram 1447 AH | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
| Ashura 2026 | 10 Muharram 1448 AH | Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
| Ashura 2027 | 10 Muharram 1449 AH | Tuesday, June 15, 2027 |
| Ashura 2028 | 10 Muharram 1450 AH | Saturday, June 3, 2028 |
| Ashura 2029 | 10 Muharram 1451 AH | Wednesday, May 23, 2029 |
| Ashura 2030 | 10 Muharram 1452 AH | Sunday, May 12, 2030 |
| Ashura 2031 | 10 Muharram 1453 AH | Friday, May 2, 2031 |
| Ashura 2032 | 10 Muharram 1454 AH | Tuesday, April 20, 2032 |
The countdown measures UTC calendar dates to the first civil day. The first evening begins at sunset the day before. Dates are calculated and subject to local moon sighting.