21 Muharram
Recommended fasting; demise of al-Allama al-Hilli
WorshipObserved by a’maal, without a gathering
This year
21 Muharram 1448 · Expected — subject to moon sighting
Not yet in the calendar feed. The month begins by moon sighting, and the Centre publishes the date for your phone once it is confirmed.
Dates year by year
| Hijri | Gregorian | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Muharram 1447 | Expected | |
| 21 Muharram 1448 | Expected | |
| 21 Muharram 1449 | Expected | |
| 21 Muharram 1450 | Expected |
Hijri months begin by moon sighting, not by calculation. A date marked expected is the calculated one and may move by a day when the Centre confirms the month.
About this day
The twenty-first of Muharram is kept by some for fasting, and carries the anniversary of the demise of al-Allama al-Hilli in 726 AH. It is not observed everywhere and does not appear on every calendar, so the Centre lists it as an optional day.