Ashura 2024 Shian Hr. For shia muslims, ashura marks the tragic martyrdom of imam hussein (as), the grandson of prophet muhammad (pbuh), and his companions at the battle of karbala in 680 ce. Ashura 2024 starts on sundown of tuesday, july 16th.

However, exact date of ashura 2024 depends on. For shia muslims, ashura represents the remembrance of muharram—the yearly commemoration of the death of husayn ibn ali, his family,‌ and supporters at the battle of.