~ November 26, 2011~ November 14, 2012~ November 3, 2013
Happy New Year!
What’s that? No party hats? No noise makers, or funny glasses with “1432″ on them?
Nope, the Islamic New Year is a time of reflection and reverence, not outward celebration. The name Muharram itself–the first month of the Hijra calendar–means “holy” or “forbidden”. Muharram is one of the four “sacred” months (not including Ramadan), during which certain acts are forbidden.
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