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Islamic Calendar›Day of Ashura
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Day of Ashura

The Day of Ashura is the 10th of Muharram, the day Prophet Moses and his people were saved from the oppression of the Pharaoh. Fasting on this day is sunnah.

Related Quran Verses

Surah 2:50

We took the Children of Israel across the sea; the Pharaoh and his armies followed them in enmity.

Surah 26:63-66

We revealed to Moses: Strike the sea with your staff. The sea parted.

Related Hadiths

This is the tenth of Muharram. I am closer to Moses than you. Fast on this day.
— Bukhari
Fasting Ashura expiates the sins of the previous year.
— Muslim

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Recommended acts of worship on this blessed day:

  • Fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram
  • Make and share Ashura pudding
  • Express gratitude and praise
  • Make abundant dua

Related Days

Islamic New YearDay of Arafah