8 Dhu al-Hijja
Departure of Imam al-Husayn (a) from Mecca toward Karbala
MourningA majlis is held
In 2027
8 Dhu al-Hijja 1448 · Expected — subject to moon sighting
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Dates year by year
| Hijri | Gregorian | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Dhu al-Hijja 1447 | Expected | |
| 8 Dhu al-Hijja 1448 | Expected | |
| 8 Dhu al-Hijja 1449 | Expected | |
| 8 Dhu al-Hijja 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
In 60 AH Imam al-Husayn (a) left Mecca towards Karbala, and the day is marked as one of mourning. The date for this one is less certain than most on the calendar, and it is best treated as provisional.