Important Days and Events in Islam
Special days and memorable events of the Hijri year, in date order.
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Days and dates are estimates unless marked confirmed: an Islamic date depends on the moon being sighted, and can fall a day earlier or later. Confirmed ones are in a month whose moon has been sighted.
- 3Jumada al‑Thani11 AHMartyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (as)MartyrdomOn 3rd Jumada al-Thani, Lady Fatima al-Zahra (s.a.) was martyred at a young age, succumbing to injuries sustained when her house was attacked.In about 21 days13–14 Nov, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 20Jumada al‑Thani5 AHBirth of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (as)BirthOn 20th Jumada al-Thani, Lady Fatima al-Zahra (s.a.), the beloved daughter of the Prophet (PBUH) and the mother of the Imams, was born.In about 38 days30 Nov – 1 Dec, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 1Rajab57 AHBirth of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as)BirthOn 1st Rajab, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.), the fifth Imam and the 'Splitter of Knowledge', was born in Medina.In about 2 months10–11 Dec, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 3Rajab254 AHMartyrdom of Imam Ali al-Hadi (as)MartyrdomOn 3rd Rajab, Imam Ali al-Hadi (a.s.) was martyred after being poisoned by the Abbasid caliph Al-Mu'tazz in Samarra.In about 2 months12–13 Dec, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 10Rajab195 AHBirth of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (as)BirthOn 10th Rajab, Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (a.s.), the 9th Imam, was born. He became Imam at a very young age, proving the divine nature of Imamate.In about 2 months19–20 Dec, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 13Rajab30 AHBirth of Imam Ali (as)BirthOn 13th Rajab, Imam Ali (a.s.) was born inside the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, an unprecedented honor. He is the first Imam, the cousin, and the son-in-law of the Prophet (PBUH).In about 2 months22–23 Dec, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 25Rajab183 AHMartyrdom of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (as)MartyrdomOn 25th Rajab, Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s.) was martyred after being poisoned in the prison of Harun al-Rashid in Baghdad.In about 2 months3–4 Jan 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 27RajabMab'ath — The Day of Prophethood (Be-sat)On 27th Rajab, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first divine revelation in the Cave of Hira, marking the formal beginning of his Prophetic mission (Mab'ath).In about 3 months5–6 Jan 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 3Sha'ban4 AHBirth of Imam Hussain (as)BirthOn 3rd Sha'ban, Imam Hussain (a.s.), the third Imam and the Master of Martyrs, was born in Medina.In about 3 months11–12 Jan 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 5Sha'ban38 AHBirth of Imam Zain al-Abidin (as)BirthOn 5th Sha'ban, Imam Ali ibn Hussain (a.s.), known as Zain al-Abidin (The Adornment of Worshippers) and Sajjad, was born.In about 3 months13–14 Jan 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 15Sha'ban255 AHBirth of Imam Mahdi (as)BirthOn 15th Sha'ban, Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), the 12th and final Imam, the awaited savior, was born in Samarra.In about 3 months23–24 Jan 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 15Ramadan3 AHBirth of Imam Hassan (as)BirthOn 15th Ramadan, Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba (a.s.), the first grandson of the Prophet (PBUH) and the second Imam, was born in Medina.In about 4 months21–22 Feb 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 19Ramadan40 AH19th Ramadan — The Night of the Strike on Imam Ali (a.s.)On 19th Ramadan, Imam Ali (a.s.) was struck on the head with a poisoned sword by Ibn Muljam while leading the Fajr prayer in the Mosque of Kufa.In about 4 months25–26 Feb 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 21Ramadan40 AHMartyrdom of Imam Ali (as)MartyrdomOn 21st Ramadan, Imam Ali (a.s.) was martyred after being struck by a poisoned sword while in prostration during the Fajr prayer in the Mosque of Kufa.In about 4 months27–28 Feb 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 21Ramadan40 AHNight of Power — Laylat al-Qadr (21st Ramadan)The 21st of Ramadan is widely observed as Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Power), a night better than a thousand months, and is also the night of Imam Ali's (a.s.) martyrdom.In about 4 months27–28 Feb 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 8Shawwal1344 AHDemolition of Jannat al-Baqi (Yaum-e-Gham)On 8th Shawwal 1344 AH, the holy shrines of the Imams in Jannat al-Baqi in Medina were tragically demolished by the Wahhabi regime.In about 5 months16–17 Mar 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 25Shawwal148 AHMartyrdom of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (as)MartyrdomOn 25th Shawwal, Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) was martyred after being poisoned by the Abbasid caliph Al-Mansur.In about 5 months2–3 Apr 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 11Dhul Qa'da148 AHBirth of Imam Ali al-Ridha (as)BirthOn 11th Dhul Qa'dah, Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha (a.s.), the 8th Imam, was born in Medina.In about 6 months17–18 Apr 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 30Dhul Qa'da220 AHMartyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (as)MartyrdomOn 29th Dhul Qa'dah (or 30th), Imam al-Jawad (a.s.) was martyred at the age of 25, poisoned by his wife, Umm al-Fadl, on the instigation of the Abbasid caliph.In about 7 months6–7 May 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 1Dhul Hijja2 AHMarriage of Imam Ali and Lady Fatima (as)MarriageOn 1st Dhul Hijjah, the blessed marriage of Imam Ali (a.s.) and Lady Fatima (s.a.) took place. It is a divine union commanded by Allah.In about 7 months7–8 May 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 7Dhul Hijja114 AHMartyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as)MartyrdomOn 7th Dhul Hijjah, Imam al-Baqir (a.s.) was martyred after being poisoned by Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik, the Umayyad caliph.In about 7 months13–14 May 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 10Dhul HijjaEid al-Adha — The Festival of SacrificeEid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering obedience to Allah's command to sacrifice his son, and Allah's merciful intervention.In about 7 months16–17 May 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 15Dhul Hijja212 AHBirth of Imam Ali al-Hadi (as)BirthOn 15th Dhul Hijjah, Imam Ali al-Hadi (a.s.), the 10th Imam, was born in Medina. He is also known as Al-Naqi (The Pure).In about 7 months21–22 May 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 18Dhul Hijja10 AHEid al-Ghadeer — Appointment of Imam AliOn 18th Dhul Hijjah, at Ghadeer Khumm, the Prophet (PBUH) formally appointed Imam Ali (a.s.) as his successor and the leader of the Muslims, declaring, 'For whomever I am the Master, Ali is his Master.'In about 7 months24–25 May 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 24Dhul Hijja10 AHEid al-MubahalaOn 24th Dhul Hijjah, the event of Mubahala took place where the Prophet (PBUH) took Imam Ali, Lady Fatima, Imam Hassan, and Imam Hussain (a.s.) to confront the Christians of Najran.In about 7 months30–31 May 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
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1Muharram1st Muharram — Islamic New YearThe first day of the Islamic lunar calendar and the sacred month of Muharram. Imam Hussain (a.s.) departed from Mecca on this day, taking a principled stand against Yazid's tyranny.In about 8 months5–6 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib- 2Muharram61 AH2nd Muharram — Imam Hussain Arrives at KarbalaOn 2nd Muharram 61 AH, Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his caravan arrived at the plains of Karbala. They were intercepted by Hurr ibn Yazid al-Riyahi's forces and compelled to camp there.In about 8 months6–7 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 3Muharram61 AH3rd Muharram — Umar ibn Sa'd ArrivesUmar ibn Sa'd arrived at Karbala with a massive army of 4,000 soldiers sent by Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad. The siege around Imam Hussain's (a.s.) camp began to intensify.In about 8 months7–8 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 4Muharram61 AH4th Muharram — The Army SwellsThe enemy army at Karbala continued to swell as Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad sent more reinforcements. Imam Hussain (a.s.) delivered sermons to awaken the conscience of the enemy soldiers.In about 8 months8–9 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 5Muharram61 AH5th Muharram — Final NegotiationsFinal attempts at negotiation took place. Shimr ibn Dhil-Jawshan arrived at Karbala with orders to force Umar ibn Sa'd to attack immediately or face execution.In about 8 months9–10 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 6Muharram61 AH6th Muharram — Abbas Attempts to Reach the RiverOn 6th Muharram, Habib ibn Muzahir attempted to bring reinforcements from the Banu Asad tribe, but they were ambushed by Yazid's forces.In about 8 months10–11 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 7Muharram61 AH7th Muharram — Water BlockadeOn 7th Muharram, the Umayyad army completely blocked access to the Euphrates River, cutting off water supply to Imam Hussain's (a.s.) camp.In about 8 months11–12 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 8Muharram61 AH8th Muharram — The Siege TightensThe severe thirst intensified in the camp. Hazrat Abbas (a.s.) led a courageous expedition to fetch water, successfully bringing back some water skins for the desperate children.In about 8 months12–13 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 9Muharram61 AH9th Muharram — Tasu'aThe 9th of Muharram is Tasu'a. The enemy army prepared to attack, but Imam Hussain (a.s.) requested a delay of one night to spend it in prayer, recitation of the Quran, and supplication.In about 8 months13–14 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 10Muharram61 AH10th Muharram — Ashura (Battle of Karbala)BattleThe Day of Ashura. Imam Hussain (a.s.), his family, and 72 loyal companions were brutally martyred on the plains of Karbala, defending the true Islam.In about 8 months14–15 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 11Muharram61 AH11th Muharram — Aftermath of AshuraOn 11th Muharram, the tents of the Ahl al-Bayt were burned. The women and children, led by Imam Sajjad (a.s.) and Lady Zainab (s.a.), were taken as captives and paraded through Kufa.In about 8 months15–16 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 12Muharram61 AH12th Muharram — Captives' Journey to KufaThe caravan of captives, bearing the severed heads of the martyrs on spears, was marched into Kufa. Imam Sajjad (a.s.) and Lady Zainab (s.a.) delivered historic sermons exposing the Umayyad crimes.In about 8 months16–17 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 25Muharram95 AHMartyrdom of Imam Zain al-Abidin (as)MartyrdomOn 25th Muharram, Imam Sajjad (a.s.) was martyred after being poisoned by the Umayyad ruler Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik.In about 8 months29–30 Jun 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 7Safar128 AHBirth of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (as)BirthOn 7th Safar, Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s.), the 7th Imam, was born in Al-Abwa. He is known for his immense patience and anger management.In about 9 months11–12 Jul 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 17Safar203 AHMartyrdom of Imam Ali al-Ridha (as)MartyrdomOn 30th Safar (or 29th in a 29-day month), Imam al-Ridha (a.s.) was martyred after being poisoned by the Abbasid caliph Ma'mun.In about 9 months21–22 Jul 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 20Safar61 AHArbaeen — Chehlum of Imam Hussain (a.s.)The 20th of Safar is Arbaeen, marking 40 days since the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.) in Karbala. Millions gather in Karbala to pay their respects.In about 9 months24–25 Jul 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 28Safar11 AHMartyrdom of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)MartyrdomOn 28th Safar 11 AH, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) passed away in Medina. His death marked the end of prophethood and the beginning of immense trials for his Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.).In about 10 months1–2 Aug 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 28Safar50 AHMartyrdom of Imam Hassan (as)MartyrdomOn 28th Safar, Imam Hassan (a.s.) was martyred after being poisoned by his wife, Ja'da bint Ash'ath, on the orders of Muawiyah.In about 10 months1–2 Aug 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 8Rabi' al‑Awwal260 AHMartyrdom of Imam Hassan al-Askari (as)MartyrdomOn 8th Rabi' al-Awwal, Imam Hassan al-Askari (a.s.) was martyred after being poisoned by the Abbasid caliph Al-Mu'tamid.In about 10 months10–11 Aug 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 9Rabi' al‑Awwal260 AHEid-e-Zahra & Beginning of Imam Mahdi's ImamateThe 9th of Rabi' al-Awwal marks the first day of the Imamate of the 12th Imam, Imam al-Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), and is celebrated as a day of joy and Eid-e-Zahra.In about 10 months11–12 Aug 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 17Rabi' al‑AwwalBirth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)BirthThe 17th of Rabi' al-Awwal marks the auspicious birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Mecca. (Shia tradition). It is a day of immense joy and spiritual celebration.In about 10 months19–20 Aug 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 17Rabi' al‑Awwal83 AHBirth of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (as)BirthOn 17th Rabi' al-Awwal, sharing the birth date with the Holy Prophet (PBUH), Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.), the 6th Imam, was born.In about 10 months19–20 Aug 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib
- 10Rabi' al‑Thani232 AHBirth of Imam Hassan al-Askari (as)BirthOn 8th Rabi' al-Thani, Imam Hassan al-Askari (a.s.), the 11th Imam, was born in Medina.In about 11 months11–12 Sep 2027, Maghrib to Maghrib