Ashura around the world in 2025 by Day

Ashura around the world in 2025 by Day

Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar and marks the climax of the Mourning of Muharram

Listed below are the countries who observe Ashura as a public holiday. If the holiday is observed over several days, these are listed below.

Saturday July 5th 2025

Country	Name	Remarks
Afghanistan	Ashura	10th day of Muslim New Year
Algeria	Ashura	10th day of Muharram
Bahrain	Ashoora Eve	9th day of Muharram
Gambia	Yawmul Ashura	10 Muharram
Iran	Ashoura	10th day of Muslim New Year
Lebanon	Ashoura	10 Muharram
Pakistan	Ashoora	9th day of Muharram
Senegal	Tamkarit	Ashoura
Somalia	Ashura	10 Muharram

Sunday July 6th 2025

Country	Name	Remarks
Bahrain	Ashoora	9th day of Muharram
Bangladesh	Ashura	10 Muharram
India	Muharram (Ashoora)	Many states
Iraq	Ashura	10 Muharram
Pakistan	Ashoora	10 Muharram

Monday July 7th 2025

Country	Name	Remarks
Bahrain	Ashoora	9th day of Muharram

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Office Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world.

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