9 Dhu al-Hijja
Martyrdom of Muslim b. Aqil
MourningA majlis is held
In 2027
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Dhu al-Hijja 1447 | Expected | |
| 9 Dhu al-Hijja 1448 | Expected | |
| 9 Dhu al-Hijja 1449 | Expected | |
| 9 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
On the ninth of Dhu al-Hijja the Centre remembers the martyrdom of Muslim b. Aqil in the year 60 AH. The same date is the Day of Arafa, so a majlis and a day of supplication sit together. Neither is set aside for the other, and the day is published in both moods.