Q & A on Muharram and Aashurah (1/11)
Question
Which is the first month of the Islamic calendar and what is it’s meaning?
Answer
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar- meaning “Forbidden”. Even before Islam, this month was always known as a sacred month which un-lawful acts were “forbidden”, prominently the shedding of blood.
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