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Fasting Ashura: Why Muslims Fast on This Day and Why is it Significant

We recently welcomed the new Islamic year with the commencement of Muharram. For Muslims worldwide, this is a time when many of us take the opportunity to renew our intentions as we contemplate our plans for the forthcoming year.  Whilst Muharram is filled with significance, the month has one specific day which gives us a […]

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Fasting Ashura: Why Muslims Fast on This Day

Samarkand Mosque Ashura

Not long ago, we welcomed the new Islamic year with the commencement of Muharram. For Muslims around the world, this is a time when intentions are renewed as many contemplate their plans for the forthcoming year.  As we ease our way into the first Islamic month, the day of Ashura (10th of Muharram) gives us […]

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