20 Safar
Arbain juloos
MourningA procession
This year
20 Safar 1448 · Expected — subject to moon sighting
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Dates year by year
| Hijri | Gregorian | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Safar 1447 | Expected | |
| 20 Safar 1448 | Expected | |
| 20 Safar 1449 | Expected | |
| 20 Safar 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
Arbain marks the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a) and his companions at Karbala. It is a time when the faithful remember the tragedy and renew their commitment to the values for which the Imam stood. Many communities hold processions and gatherings, and the occasion is observed with great reverence across the Shia world.