Choose the correct description of Ashura.
- A. The tenth day of Muharram, observed by Muslims for various historical and religious reasons ✓
- B. A valley near Mecca where pilgrims performing Hajj stay and perform the symbolic stoning of the devil
- C. The Islamic lunar calendar that began counting from the year of the Prophet's migration to Medina
- D. The tenth month of the Islamic calendar, in which Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated
Correct answer
A. The tenth day of Muharram, observed by Muslims for various historical and religious reasons
Explanation
'Ashura' refers to the tenth day of Muharram, observed by Muslims for various historical and religious reasons.