Question: what is faqa in islam?
Answer: Muharram is the first month, which marks the beginning of a new year in Islamic calendar. ... On this, as part of the Mourning of Muharram, Shia Muslims and Sunni Muslims practice faqa (partial fasting) on Ashura. This year the 10th day of Muharram, also known as Ashura or 'Youm-e-Ashura', falls on Tuesday, September 10.