Events & Festivals in Jammu and Kashmir

Hijri New Year (Al-Hijra) Event

In India, Hijri New Year (1st Muharram) is observed by Muslim communities, but the main public observance is on the 10th day of Muharram (Ashura). The way it is marked varies across different states, with Shia and Sunni communities observing it differently.

Arbaeen (Chehlum) Event

Arbaeen, or Chehlum, is observed 40 days after Ashura, marking the end of the mourning period for Imam Hussain. It is a solemn religious occasion, with Majlis (sermons), mourning processions, and charity. Major observances in India occur in Lucknow, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Srinagar.