1 Dhu al-Qa'da
Death of Abu Talib (a) -- Dhu al-Qada report
In 2027
1 Dhu al-Qa'da 1448 · Expected — subject to moon sighting
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Dates year by year
| Hijri | Gregorian | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Dhu al-Qa'da 1447 | Expected | |
| 1 Dhu al-Qa'da 1448 | Expected | |
| 1 Dhu al-Qa'da 1449 | Expected | |
| 1 Dhu al-Qa'da 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
Abu Talib (a) was the uncle and protector of the Prophet Muhammad (s), and his death was a great loss for the early Muslim community. Some traditions report his passing in the month of Dhu al-Qada, while others mention different times. His steadfast support of the Prophet is honored by Shia Muslims.
Communities differ on this
The Centre’s congregation includes Indian, Pakistani, Irani, Hazara, Iraqi and Afghan families, and they do not all keep this on the same day. The date above is the one the Centre observes; it is not a ruling on anyone else’s.