21 Jumada al-Thani
Death of Umm Kulthum bt. Ali (a)
MourningA majlis is held
This year
21 Jumada al-Thani 1448 · Expected — subject to moon sighting
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Dates year by year
| Hijri | Gregorian | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Jumada al-Thani 1447 | Expected | |
| 21 Jumada al-Thani 1448 | Expected | |
| 21 Jumada al-Thani 1449 | Expected | |
| 21 Jumada 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
This day carries the death anniversary of Umm Kulthum bt. Ali (a), kept as a mourning date. The anniversary rests on a single source, so it is thinly attested rather than commonly kept, and some families keep it while many do not.