Azerbaijani mosques to hold blood donations
By Sabina Idayatova
The Caucasian Muslims Office (CMO) published a list of mosques and
worship places where blood donations will be taken in connection
with the sacred month of Maharram.
Blood donations on Ashura day will be held in Tazapir, Haji Sotanli, Haji Ajdarbay, Bibiheybat, Icharisheher Juma, Garachukhur, Mirmovshum Agha mosques in Baku, Juma mosque in Sumgayit, Imamzada mosque in Ganja, Heydar mosque in Mingachaur, Boyuk Bazar in Lankaran, and Juma mosques in Barda and Shaki.
The Gazi Council of the CMO announced November 5 as the beginning of the month of Maharram.
The Ashura day will be marked on November 14.
Allah's blessed Muhuarram is one of the four sacred months. The
word "Muharram" means "Forbidden" and is derived from the word
haram, meaning "sinful". It is the first month of the Hijri (lunar)
calendar and moves from year to year in the Gregorian calendar.
Muharram is also a month of remembrance and often considered to be
synonymous with the event of Ashura. Ashura refers to the tenth day
of Muharram. It is well-known for its historical significance,
honoring the mourning of the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali, the
grandson of Muhammad. Some Muslims fast during these days.