Ashura is an Islamic holiday that occurs on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar. For Muslims, Ashura marks the day in which the Islamic prophet Musa was saved by Allah when He parted the Sea while leading the children of Israel to the land of Israel. Students, Faculty, and Staff can find more information about the University of New Haven's Religious Observance Policy by clicking the link found on this page to go to the Religious Holy Days & Cultural Observances webpage.