3 Rabi al-Thani
Death of Abu Dharr al-Ghifari
MourningA lecture is held
Dates year by year
| Hijri | Gregorian | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Rabi al-Thani 1447 | Expected | |
| 3 Rabi al-Thani 1448 | Confirmed | |
| 3 Rabi al-Thani 1449 | Expected | |
| 3 Rabi al-Thani 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
Abu Dharr al-Ghifari's death is kept on this day by some. Only one of the calendars carries the date, so the tradition is thinly attested rather than a fixture of the year. Some families keep it, many do not.