There are total four months, in the Islamic calendar which have great religious importance; Muharram, Rajab, Ramadan and Zill Haj. Among these months, Ramadan holds the most significance. Muslims fast, on daily basis in this month. In all of these months, violence of any sort is forbidden. These months are important, as Allah Himself has named these months out.

There is a certain reason why each of these months are said to be significant. As far as Muharram is concerned, well too many incidents have happened in this month to give it such great level. Hazrat Musa, won from the Pharaoh in this month, Hazrat Imam and his companions got martyred in this month. There are misconceptions that Sunni Muslims are joyous in the month over the victory of Hazrat Musa. However, the fact is that Sunni Muslims are just as much sorrow for the martyr of the grandson of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

The 10^th of Muharram reminds Muslims how devoted to their believes should be. Yazeed made an offer to Hazrat Iman Husain, while an army surrounded him and his companions. Yazeed said that he would allow Hazrat Imam Husain (AS) and his companion to live if he sided with him. However, Hazrat Imam Husain (AS), were a true preacher of Islam and refused the offer, fully knowing that 72 men would not be able to stand against an army. This teaches Muslims many lessons, including devotion, sacrifice. It also teaches a Muslim that no matter how grave the situation might be, siding with the sayings of Allah should be the primary priority of every Muslim.

All of these and many other feelings get stirred up in the mind of a Muslim on the 10^th of Muharram. This day reminds the strayed Muslims about the teachings of Islam.