What is Ashura?
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Hijri calendar.
The day has important religious meanings in Muslim communities, though the exact emphasis can vary across traditions.
EtCal includes Ashura so users can see where it falls in the Ethiopian and Gregorian calendars.
Religious context
For many Sunni Muslims, Ashura is connected with fasting and remembrance. For Shia Muslims, it is especially associated with mourning for Imam Husayn at Karbala.
Ethiopian Muslim practice can vary by community, family, and local teaching. EtCal presents the calendar date without trying to replace local religious guidance.
Because Ashura follows shortly after Islamic New Year, users often look up both dates together.
Calendar timing
Ashura is 10 Muharram in the Hijri calendar. Its Gregorian and Ethiopian equivalents move every year because the Hijri year is lunar.
EtCal shows Ashura in the Muslim filter and includes the date context needed for planning.
For final observance, local Islamic community announcements may still matter.
Using EtCal
Use EtCal Web for quick lookup, or the mobile app for recurring reminders and offline access.
The related Holiday Info pages help users understand the cluster of Hijri dates around Muharram, Ramadan, Eid, and Mawlid.
Sources and further reading
This page is written as original English EtCal content and cross-checked against trusted Ethiopian calendar, cultural, Orthodox, Islamic, and public-holiday references.
Related Holiday Info
Continue with related Ethiopian, Orthodox, Muslim, and cultural/regional holiday pages.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ashura?
Ashura is 10 Muharram in the Hijri calendar.
Is Ashura a public holiday in Ethiopia?
EtCal lists Ashura as a Muslim observance, not as one of the main national public holidays.
Why does its Gregorian date change?
It follows the lunar Hijri calendar.
What date comes before Ashura?
Islamic New Year comes on 1 Muharram.