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n. - The first month of the Islamic calendar.

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  • The Christmas holidays coincide this year with Muslim month of Muharram, which is particularly important as a period of mourning for Shias.
  • See also: Mourning of Muharram, Arba'een, and Husaynia
  • Ashoura is just one event in the Islamic month of Muharram.
  • In Bhopal, too, Muharram is observed with ritualised fervour.
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