Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 278 – Volume 5, Book 58

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Volume 5, Book 58, Number 278:
Narrated Abu Musa:
When the Prophet arrived at Medina, he noticed that some people among the Jews used to respect
Ashura' (i.e. 10th of Muharram) and fast on it. The Prophet then said, "We have more right to ob –
serve fast on this day." and ordered that fasting should be observed on it.