Muharram (Islamic New Year) – Muslim- The first month in the Islamic lunar calendar is Muharram, one of the 4 sacred months. Muharram is a month dedicated to lessons of generosity, sacrifice and mourning dedicated to the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH)family and companions during the battle of Karbala. Muharram also marks the month in which the Prophet Nuh (Noah) left the ark and the month Prophet Musa (Moses) was saved from the Pharaoh of Egypt.