Ashura
Ashura — a public holiday.
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<holidayfyi-holiday slug="ashura"></holidayfyi-holiday>Key Information
- Calendar System
- gregorian
- Public Holiday
- Yes
About this Holiday
Significant Islamic observance on the 10th of Muharram; for Shia Muslims it marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussein at Karbala, while Sunni Muslims observe it with fasting.
Countries (5)
Upcoming Dates
| Date | Country | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, June 14, 2027 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | Yes |
| Monday, June 14, 2027 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Yes |
| Tuesday, June 15, 2027 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | Yes |
| Tuesday, June 15, 2027 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | Yes |
| Wednesday, June 16, 2027 | 🇮🇳 India | Yes |
| Friday, June 2, 2028 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | Yes |
| Friday, June 2, 2028 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Yes |
| Saturday, June 3, 2028 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | Yes |
| Saturday, June 3, 2028 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | Yes |
| Sunday, June 4, 2028 | 🇮🇳 India | Yes |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2029 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Yes |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2029 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | Yes |
| Wednesday, May 23, 2029 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | Yes |
| Wednesday, May 23, 2029 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | Yes |
| Thursday, May 24, 2029 | 🇮🇳 India | Yes |
| Saturday, May 11, 2030 | 🇧🇭 Bahrain | Yes |
| Saturday, May 11, 2030 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Yes |
| Sunday, May 12, 2030 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | Yes |
| Sunday, May 12, 2030 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | Yes |
| Monday, May 13, 2030 | 🇮🇳 India | Yes |
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