🕌 Muharram 2025 Holiday: July 6 or 7? Know What’s Open and Closed
🗓 When is Muharram 2025 Holiday?
Muharram, one of the most significant months in the Islamic calendar, began on Friday, June 27, 2025, following the crescent moon sighting on June 26. The 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura, will be observed on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
✨ What is Ashura?
Ashura holds deep religious importance for Muslims around the world. It commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed, in the Battle of Karbala.
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Shia Muslims mark the day with processions, poetry, and acts of mourning such as self-flagellation.
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Sunni Muslims observe the day by fasting, offering prayers, and giving alms.
📅 Public Holiday on July 6, 2025
Since Ashura falls on Sunday, July 6, it is officially listed as a Gazetted Holiday in India. All major institutions such as:
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🏫 Schools
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🏢 Government and private offices
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🏦 Banks
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📮 Post offices
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💻 Stock markets (BSE and NSE)
...will remain closed.
This includes suspension of all trading activities — equity, SLB (Securities Lending and Borrowing), currency and interest rate derivatives.
🚨 Security Arrangements for Muharram
In view of the Muharram processions, high security measures have been implemented, especially in Uttar Pradesh.
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Over 900 individuals have been put under preventive restrictions in Sambhal to avoid communal tensions.
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UP DGP Rajeev Krishna instructed police to deny new procession routes, ban weapons display, and increase patrols, CCTV & drone surveillance.
The authorities are taking extra steps to ensure that the day is observed peacefully and respectfully.
✅ Summary
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Muharram 2025 Ashura Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
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Holiday Status: Schools, offices, banks, stock markets closed
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Religious Significance: Marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain
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Security Alert: Preventive measures in several states, especially Uttar Pradesh
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