7 Dhu al-Hijja
Shahadat of Imam al-Baqir (a)
MourningA majlis is held
In 2027
7 Dhu al-Hijja 1448 · Expected — subject to moon sighting
Not yet in the calendar feed. The month begins by moon sighting, and the Centre publishes the date for your phone once it is confirmed.
Dates year by year
| Hijri | Gregorian | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Dhu al-Hijja 1447 | Expected | |
| 7 Dhu al-Hijja 1448 | Expected | |
| 7 Dhu al-Hijja 1449 | Expected | |
| 7 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
The Centre holds a majlis for the martyrdom of Imam al-Baqir (a), given in the year 114 AH. It falls in the opening week of Dhu al-Hijja, a month that carries mourning and celebration within days of each other, so the tone of the hall changes quickly.