Ashura Countdown
The 10th of Muharram — a day of fasting and remembrance.
Ashura is in 330 days — Tuesday, 15 June 2027.
What is Ashura?
Ashura falls on 10 Muharram. The Prophet ﷺ fasted on this day and encouraged it, and it also marks the martyrdom of Imam Husain (RA) at Karbala.
When is Ashura in 2027?
In India, Ashura falls on Tuesday, 15 June 2027 (in 330 days), based on the expected moon sighting.
This date is calculated for India and may shift by a day depending on the actual crescent sighting — final confirmation comes from your local Hilal committee after Maghrib. Because India follows local sighting, the date can differ from Saudi Arabia by about a day.
Significance
Fasting on Ashura is a highly recommended Sunnah — it is reported to expiate the sins of the previous year. To be distinct from other traditions, the Prophet ﷺ recommended fasting the 9th and 10th (or 10th and 11th).
How it is observed
Many Muslims fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. It is a day of remembrance, charity and extra worship across India.