Date and meaning – is there any school free?
Ashura is a special time for many Muslims worldwide. Especially with Shiites and Alevis, the death of a faith is considered during this period.
We explain to you exactly what is behind it. Here you can get all information about the appointment and the meaning the Islamic holidays.
Aschura 2025: When is the appointment this year?
Aschura not only means a single day, but usually a period of 10 days. The highlight is the 10th day of the month (hence the name: « Aschura, means as much as » ten « ). In this period and especially on the 10th day, the memorial crituals take place. In 2025, the highlight of the commemoration on July 6th, whereby it begins on the evening of July 5.
Aschura: What is the importance of the memorial crituals?
The background to memory of Aschura is the battle of Kerbela. In this, the grandson of the Islamic prophet of Mohammed, who for the Shiites third imam, Husain Ibn Ali, fought against the Caliph Yazid I was background of the battle that Mohammed’s legacy did not want to swear loyalty, since he rejected his lifestyle and thought his rule was illegitimate. According to the stories, he is said to have fought strong superiority near the city of Kerbela with only 72 of his supporters.
The death of Husain Ibn Ali and most of his male relatives is a traumatic event for the Shiite interpretation of Islam. Many Muslims still commemorate this event today and mourn the death of the martyr. This grief for death and martyrdom of Husain have become constituent elements of the Shiite theory of faith. Therefore, the fight against an overpowering, unjust ruler still has a great political mobilization power. The Islamic Revolution in Iran started during the Aschura celebrations.
These are the customs on Aschura
On the days of Aschura, in contrast To Ramadan mostly not fasted. Instead, there are some funeral rituals that are carried out. These include:
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- Sinezani: These are public processions in which the participants hit their chest or even scourge themselves. However, the self -flagella leading to injuries is removed by most Shiite scholars.
- Rouze-Chani: A speaker tells of Husain and his martyrdom to keep the memory awake.
- Taziye: The battle of Kerbela is reproduced like a play.
Aschura: Is there any school -free on the memorial days?
Aschura is not a legal holiday in Germany. In many federal states, however, pupils have the opportunity to be free from the underneath – at least for a service. In order to get school -free, this must be requested in writing. If students are not yet of legal age, the parents have to do this.
Other important Islamic holidays are:
