Muharram
Jun 17
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months in Islam. It is also the month that marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year.
Religious/Ethnic Group: Muslim
Tradition/Practices: Muharram is celebrated with a blend of religious devotion, mourning, and remembrance. Many Muslims observe the month with fasting, prayer, and Quran recitation.