When is Ashura 2027?
What is Ashura?
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram. The Prophet ﷺ fasted it and encouraged fasting it in gratitude for the salvation of Prophet Musa; fasting the 9th alongside it is recommended. It holds special historical and religious significance for Muslims.
The virtue of Ashura
When asked about fasting the day of Ashura, the Prophet ﷺ said it "expiates the sins of the past year" (Sahih Muslim). It is the day Allah saved Prophet Musa and his people from Pharaoh — Musa fasted it in gratitude, and our Prophet ﷺ fasted it and urged others to do so.
What is done on Ashura?
It is recommended to fast it together with the 9th (Tasuʿa), as the Prophet ﷺ directed. Muslims increase in remembrance, supplication and charity on this day, and its observance varies among communities and countries.
How is the date determined?
Dates here are calculated astronomically per the Umm al-Qura standard used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries rely on direct moon sighting instead, so the actual date can differ by about one day between regions.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ashura 2027?
Ashura 2027 falls on Tuesday, 15 June 2027, i.e. 10 Muharram 1449 AH (10 Muharram) per the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Does the date of Ashura 2027 differ between countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt?
The date shown is calculated using the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries such as Pakistan, Egypt and Morocco rely on direct moon sighting, so the actual day may shift by about one day.
What do Muslims do on Ashura?
It is recommended to fast it together with the 9th (Tasuʿa), as the Prophet ﷺ directed. Muslims increase in remembrance, supplication and charity on this day, and its observance varies among communities and countries.
Ashura dates by year
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 July 2024 | 10 Muharram 1446 AH |
| 2025 | 5 July 2025 | 10 Muharram 1447 AH |
| 2026 | 25 June 2026 | 10 Muharram 1448 AH |
| 2027 | 15 June 2027 | 10 Muharram 1449 AH |
| 2028 | 3 June 2028 | 10 Muharram 1450 AH |
| 2029 | 23 May 2029 | 10 Muharram 1451 AH |
| 2030 | 13 May 2030 | 10 Muharram 1452 AH |
| 2031 | 2 May 2031 | 10 Muharram 1453 AH |
| 2032 | 20 April 2032 | 10 Muharram 1454 AH |
| 2033 | 10 April 2033 | 10 Muharram 1455 AH |
| 2034 | 31 March 2034 | 10 Muharram 1456 AH |
| 2035 | 20 March 2035 | 10 Muharram 1457 AH |