Ashura in Malaysia - 10th Muharram

Yom Ashura is the 10th day of Islamic month of Muharram, which is the first year of Islamic calendar. The Day of Ashura marks the death anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hussain who was killed in The Battle of Karbala. The Day of Ashura is mourned by millions across the world to remember Hazrat Imam Hussain’s martyrdom. Shia men and women dressed in black also parade through the streets slapping their chests and chanting. On 9th and 10th Muharram, a public holiday is announced in several Muslim countries. You can find the exact dates of Yom Ashura 2020 in Malaysia on this page, according to the Islamic dates of Muharram.