When is Ashura 2027?
Ashura 2027 is expected on Tuesday, June 15, 2027 (10 Muharram 1449 AH). Ashura is the 10th of Muharram.
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Ashura dates
| Year | Expected date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday, June 15, 2027 | 10 Muharram 1449 AH |
| 2028 | Saturday, June 3, 2028 | 10 Muharram 1450 AH |
| 2029 | Wednesday, May 23, 2029 | 10 Muharram 1451 AH |
| 2030 | Sunday, May 12, 2030 | 10 Muharram 1452 AH |
| 2031 | Friday, May 2, 2031 | 10 Muharram 1453 AH |
Expected dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Countries that rely on local moon sighting may observe it a day later.
About Ashura
Fasting on the day of Ashura is a recommended Sunnah that expiates the sins of the previous year (Sahih Muslim 1162). It is also recommended to fast the 9th of Muharram together with it (Sahih Muslim 1134).
Other Islamic dates
| Event | Expected date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan begins | Monday, February 8, 2027 | 1 Ramadan 1448 AH |
| Eid al-Fitr | Tuesday, March 9, 2027 | 1 Shawwal 1448 AH |
| Day of Arafah | Saturday, May 15, 2027 | 9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH |
| Eid al-Adha | Sunday, May 16, 2027 | 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1448 AH |
| Islamic New Year | Sunday, June 6, 2027 | 1 Muharram 1449 AH |
| Ramadan begins | Friday, January 28, 2028 | 1 Ramadan 1449 AH |
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of Ashura 2027?
Ashura is expected on Tuesday, June 15, 2027, which is 10 Muharram 1449 AH.
When is Ashura 2028?
It is expected on Saturday, June 3, 2028 (10 Muharram 1450 AH).
Why does the date move every year?
Islamic dates follow the lunar Hijri calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so each event arrives roughly 11 days earlier every year.