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Stock Market Holiday: Are BSE, NSE Closed Tomorrow, July 07 For Muharram? Check Status
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Yaum-e-Ashura (also written as Youm-e-Ashura) is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar.
Stock Market Holiday: Muslims across the world are observing Yaum-e-Ashura (also known as Muharram) today, July 06, which is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Earlier, there was uncertainty over the day (July 06 or July 07) on which the Yaum-e-Ashura would be observed due to dependency on moon sighting.
Now, July 06 has been fixed for Yaum-e-Ashura (Muharram) as per official annoucement, so the confusion of the public holiday on July 07 has fizzled out.
Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims worldwide. In India, such religious observances often result in , allowing communities to commemorate the occasion.
What's The Significance Of Yaum-e-Ashura?
Yaum-e-Ashura (also written as Youm-e-Ashura) is the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is one of the most sacred days for Muslims around the world, with particular significance for Shia Muslims.
On this day in 680 AD (61 AH), Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was martyred in the Battle of Karbala, Iraq.
According to the public holiday calendar for the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), there is no holiday on July 07. Thus, the exchanges will open as usual tomorrow, on Monday, i.e. July 07.
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July 06, 2025, 12:11 IST
