When to make Ashura is being questioned with the beginning of the month of Muharram. The countdown has started for the day of Ashura, which is realised on the 10th day of the month of Muharram, which is the symbol of unity and solidarity every year. Well, when is the day of Ashura? When is Asura made?
2023 ashura day date is being questioned with the approach of the 10th day of the month of Muharram. Every year, on the 10th day of the month of Muharram, it is investigated on what date the asura boiled in homes will be made this year. Well, when is the day of Asura? When is Asura made?
WHEN IS ASHURA MADE?
According to Islamic belief, “Asura Day”, which is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, where important events took place in the lives of prophets since the Prophet Adam, and where the symbol of abundance, sharing, unity and solidarity is made, will be realised.
Accordingly; Ashura Day, which is celebrated on the 10th day of the month of Muharram, falls on Friday, 28 July 2023.
HOW DID THE TRADITION OF ASHURA ORIGINATE?
There are many rumours about the origin of the Asura tradition. One of them is based on Noah’s flood. When the waters receded and the Prophet Noah landed, he took out everything in the hold of the ship and boiled it in a large cauldron.
Those who survived the flood ate it all together and gave thanks for their situation. It is said that the tradition of Asura comes from there. In some of our regions, it is perceived as a mourning for Hz. Hüseyin, and it is wished to reach the souls of the martyrs of Karbala. According to another belief, many auspicious events are said to take place today. Adam’s repentance was accepted today, Abraham was saved from the fire of Nimrod, Moses was saved from the persecution of Pharaoh. Job was healed today…
