New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Muslims across the world are celebrating the Hijri New Year today. This day marks the beginning of a new Hijri year. It is the first day Muharram, the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is believed to be the day Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina, leading his people. His pilgrimage is known as the Hijra.
In the month of Muharram, Shia Muslims mourn for ten days in memory of Hazrat Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and his companions. Imam was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. Several iconic figures have described his martyrdom as one of the biggest sacrifices for Islam.
Devoted Muslims attend special prayer meetings in the private mosques or their residences. During the ninth, tenth and 11th day of Muharram, Muslims observes fast from dawn to dusk. This year, ‘Ashura,’ the day that marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussein is likely to be on 10 September.
It is the perfect time to send good wishes to your loved ones. Here are some quotes, messages for you to send your friends and relatives on beginning of the year 1441.
“May all the praises and thanks be to Allah to whom belongs all that is in heavens and on the earth. Have a blessed Muharram.”
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“As the Hijri New Year begins, let us pray that it will be a year full of peace,
happiness and abundance of new friends. May Allah bless you throughout the new year.”
“I pray for your and your family's happiness and well-being. May you all have an amazing year ahead. Happy New Hijri Year!”
“May Allah shower you with gifts of love, bravery, wisdom, contentment, health, patience and cleanliness. Happy New Year!”
“Happy Islamic New Year to all. May this new year bring a lot of peace, prosperity & happiness to the world. May Allah protect us. ”
“May Allah bless you on Muharram - the first month of the Islamic calender and one of the four sacred months of the year”!
“May you observe Aze-E-Hussain and participate in mourning congregations, lamentations, matam to commemorate Iman Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) killing at the Battle of Karabal! Have a blessed Muharram”!
“In this holy month of Muharram, may Allah give you strength to replicate the sufferings of Hussein Ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad (PBUH) of the Day of Ashura! Muharram Mubarak”!