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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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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- 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
- 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