For Shia Muslims, it marks the anniversary of ... Safar: The second month of the Islamic calendar means "void" in Arabic and was given the name because, before the formation of Islam, Arabs ...

For nearly 2 billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, spiritual connection and community.

Shia Muslims observe the day as a day of mourning and reflection on the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali and his followers. Sacred month in the Islamic calendar: Muharram is a sacred month in the ...