Muharram is the _______________ month of the Islamic Calendar and is considered a holy month.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) first.
· Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is considered one of the holiest months in Islam. It marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year.
· The month of Muharram holds significant religious importance, especially for Shia Muslims, who observe the mourning of Muharram to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala.
· The 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura, is a particularly significant day of mourning and reflection for Muslims.
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· The fourth month of the Islamic calendar is Rabi' al-Thani.
· The second month of the Islamic calendar is Safar.
· The third month of the Islamic calendar is Rabi' al-Awwal.