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Pakistani Celebrities Share their thoughts and Messages on Ashura 2023

Pakistani Celebrities Share their thoughts and Messages on Ashura 2023

Ashura is a significant day of mourning, but it also holds deep meaning as a symbol of resistance. Hazrat Imam Hussain RA, demonstrated to the world that one should never bow down to evil. It also serves as a lesson in resilience, motivating us to always stand for what is right. Ashura is a significant … Read more

Ashura 2023: Significance of Fasting on the Day of Ashura

Ashura Fasting

Fasting on Ashura is not mandatory but significant. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged to fast on 9th and 10th Muharram. It’s a meaningful expression of faith for Muslims. Fasting on the Day of Ashura is not mandatory according to the Quran and Hadith; however, it holds great significance and is highly appreciated. This practice follows the … Read more

When is Ashura 2023? Meaning behind 10th Maharram, explained

When is Ashura 2023

Ashura is an important day for millions of people worldwide. They observe it with reverence, celebration, and fasting. It falls on the 10th day of the first month of the Islamic calendar, which is known as Muharram, and changes as it is based on lunar cycles. This important Muslim holy day is celebrated in different … Read more

Ashura 2023: Govt Announced public holidays on Muharram 9, 10

Ashura 2023 holidays

The federal government has declared public holidays on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. A notification was issued by the Cabinet Division on Thursday. The national government has authorized the deployment of armed forces across the nation. ISLAMABAD: The federal government has officially declared public holidays on the 9th and 10th of Muharram (July 28 … Read more

Ashura 2023: Banks, Public Institutions to Remain Closed for 3 Days

Ashura 2023

Ashura 2023 – Banks will remain closed for three days as the Ashura holidays announced by the government have coincided with Sunday. Advertisement Ashura is an important religious event for Muslims, particularly for the Shia community. It occurs on Muharram 9 and 10 in the Islamic lunar calendar, which this year corresponds to July 28th … Read more