Islamic: Ashura Observance begins at sunset, the evening before the first full day of holiday.
Tue Jun 15, 2027
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Ashura is an important religious observance for both Shia and Sunni Muslims.
For Sunni Muslims, it marks the day when Prophet Moses and the Israelites were saved from Pharaoh’s tyranny by God parting the Red Sea.
For Shia Muslims, it commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. It is a day of mourning, reflection, and remembrance of his sacrifice.
The significance of Ashura varies between the two sects, but both observe it with prayers, fasting, and acts of charity.
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