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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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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- 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