Question

Do Sunni celebrate Muharram?

Answer 1

Shia Muslims observe and respect Muharram as the month that martyred Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad and son of Ali, in the Battle of Karbala. They mourn for Hussein ibn Ali and refrain from all joyous events. Unlike Sunni Muslims, Shias do not fast on the 10th day of Muharram.

Answer 2

It is a month of mourning for Shia Muslims. However, both Shia and Sunni Muslims consider Muharram holy for different reasons. The most important day for both the sects is the 10th day, more famously known as the Ashura