Muharram 2019 Date

Muharram 2019: Why Muslims mourn on this day; know history, significance of occasion that marks beginning of Islamic New Year

Muharram 2019: Muharram is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by the Muslim community as it marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. It is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is considered to be the holiest of all months after Ramadan.

Ahead of Muharram, curfew-like restrictions reimposed in several parts of Kashmir; Srinagar’s Lal Chowk has been sealed off

The officials did not cite any reasons for reimposing restrictions but it is believed that the step was taken to prevent Muharram processions