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23 Rabi al-Awwal

Entrance of Sayyida Fatima al-Masuma (a) into Qom

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23 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 · Expected — subject to moon sighting

The month begins by moon sighting, so there is no download for this date until it is confirmed. A subscription already carries it, marked subject to moon sighting, and corrects it in place.

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23 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 · Expected — subject to moon sighting

Calculated for Pakistan: the month is expected to begin the day after the crescent can first be seen there by eye. It may move by a day when the month is announced in Pakistan. The Centre in North Ipswich keeps the Australian date.

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23 Rabi al-Awwal 1449 · Expected — subject to moon sighting

Calculated for India: the month is expected to begin the day after the crescent can first be seen there by eye. It may move by a day when the month is announced in India. The Centre in North Ipswich keeps the Australian date.

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Islamic and Gregorian dates, year by year

HijriGregorian
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1447Calculated
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1448Confirmed
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1449Expected
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1450Expected

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. A past date marked calculated is one for which no sighting was recorded.

HijriGregorian
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1447Calculated
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1448Calculated
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1449Expected
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1450Expected

Dates marked confirmed are as announced in Pakistan. The others are calculated from when the crescent can first be seen there by eye, and may move by a day when the month is announced.

HijriGregorian
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1447Calculated
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1448Calculated
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1449Expected
23 Rabi al-Awwal 1450Expected

Dates marked confirmed are as announced in India. The others are calculated from when the crescent can first be seen there by eye, and may move by a day when the month is announced.

About this day

This day marks the entrance of Sayyida Fatima al-Masuma (a) into Qom, and the observance is tied to that city in particular. The year is reported as either 200 or 201 AH, the day does not appear on either of the Australian calendars the Centre follows, and the Centre keeps no programme for it.

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Dates, answered

When is Entrance of Sayyida Fatima al-Masuma (a) into Qom in 2027?
Expected Thursday 26 August 2027, which is 23 Rabi al-Awwal 1449. The Hijri month begins by moon sighting, so this date is subject to confirmation by the Centre.
When is Entrance of Sayyida Fatima al-Masuma (a) into Qom in 2028?
Expected Tuesday 15 August 2028, which is 23 Rabi al-Awwal 1450. The Hijri month begins by moon sighting, so this date is subject to confirmation by the Centre.
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