Photos of Muharram: a sacred Islamic month for spiritual reflection and resolutions (opens original article in a new tab)

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, a sacred period for prayer, charity, and reflection, with Ashoura commemorating the martyrdom of Hussein, grandson of Prophet Muhammad, observed differently by Muslims.

• Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, one of four sacred months where warfare is forbidden.
• Ashoura, the most important day in Muharram, commemorates the martyrdom of Hussein, grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who died in 680 in Iraq.
• Muslims observe Muharram differently based on their school of thought.