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.
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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