The holy Ashura will be observed in the country on Sept 10, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA), grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
This was decided at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee on Saturday (Aug 31) evening as the new moon of Muharram, the first month of Hijri 1441, was sighted in the country on Saturday.
The meeting was held at the Islamic Foundation meeting room at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque with State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Md Abdullah the chair.