The Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America has announced that Tuesday, June 16, 2026, marks the first day of Muharram 1448 A.H. for all of North America. This follows verified naked-eye sightings of the crescent moon at sunset on Monday, June 15.

Key dates for this month include:

• June 17 (2 Muharram): Arrival of Imam Hussain (p) in Karbala.
• June 22 (7 Muharram): Water is cut off from Imam Hussain (p) and his companions.
• June 25 (10 Muharram): Day of Ashura.
• June 28 (13 Muharram): Burial of the martyrs of Karbala.
• July 10 (25 Muharram): Martyrdom of Imam Ali ibn Hussain (al-Sajjad) (p).