In the Islamic calendar, each new day begins at sunset. That means Muharram 2025 will begin on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, marking the start of 1447 AH (After Hijrah). 

This sacred month is the beginning of the Islamic New Year, a time for reflection, prayer, and renewed purpose. 

Give with Purpose Today  

Muharram is one of the four sacred months in Islam mentioned in the Qur’an, during which warfare and injustice are forbidden.

It is considered a time of deep spiritual meaning, where Muslims around the world fast, give charity, and remember the powerful stories of sacrifice and deliverance. 

Muharram also marks the beginning of the Hijri calendar, offering a chance to reflect on the passage of time, recommit to faith, and start the year with meaningful action, like giving Zakat or Sadaqah during Muharram. 

During the Battle of Karbala, access to water was denied to the family of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, including Imam Hussain (RA). Today, millions still face that same struggle, living without safe, clean drinking water. 

This Muharram 2025, honor their legacy with compassion.

Your Sadaqah Jariyah can help build sustainable water wells and bring relief to communities in crisis. 

• Clean water is one of the most powerful gifts you can give, one that saves lives, restores dignity, and earns lasting reward. 

Give the Gift of Water This Muharram

The Day of Ashura, observed on the 10th of Muharram, is expected to fall on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The name Ashura comes from the Arabic word for “tenth,” marking one of the most sacred days in the Islamic calendar. 

This day holds deep meaning for Muslims. It honors the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions at the Battle of Karbala, a timeless example of sacrifice and standing against injustice. 

Ashura also marks the day Allah saved Prophet Musa (AS) and the Children of Israel from Pharaoh’s tyranny. In remembrance of this victory over oppression, many Muslims fast on this day, following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ. 

Fasting in Muharram holds great virtue. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, 

“The best of fasting after Ramadan is in the month of Allah, Muharram.”

(Sahih Muslim) 

The most recommended day to fast is the 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura. Many also fast on the 9th and 11th to follow the Sunnah more completely. 

• While we fast with reflection and gratitude like Prophet Musa (AS) did on Ashura. We're also reminded to pair our worship with action. 

Give Sadaqah alongside your fast 

While there's no specific obligation to give Zakat during Muharram, many Muslims choose to do so, seeking reward in one of the most sacred months of the Islamic year. 

Historically, Zakat was collected on the 1st of Muharram during the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, setting a powerful precedent for beginning the year with giving. 

Giving Zakat in this blessed month is a meaningful way to start 1447 AH, supporting orphans, families in crisis, and communities without access to food, water, or shelter. 

This Muharram helps transform lives through mercy and accountability. 

Pay your Zakat with confidence