These dates are expected, not confirmed. Hijri months begin on the sighting of the new moon, which cannot be known in advance. Every date below may move by a day.
13 observances this month, mostly mourning
- Mourning
- Celebration
- Worship
- Commemoration
- Mixed
- Bar: in the calendar, nothing held at the Centre
Observances in Dhu al-Hijja
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7 May
6
12 May
Martyrdom of Imam al-Jawad (a), Mourning
alternate report
Wednesday 12 May 2027
Observed on different dates by different communities
- Indo-Pak: 29 Dhu al-Qada
- Iraqi: 5 or 6 Dhu al-Hijja
7
13 May
8
14 May
Departure of Imam al-Husayn (a) from Mecca toward Karbala, Mourning
Friday 14 May 2027
9
15 May
9
15 May
10
16 May
Eid al-Adha, Celebration
Yawm al-Nahr
Sunday 16 May 2027
Observed on different dates by different communities
- Indo-Pak: Local sighting (Moonsighting Australia)
- Iraqi: Sistani's office announcement
14
20 May
The Prophet (s) gives Fadak to Sayyida Fatima (a), Commemoration
Thursday 20 May 2027
15
21 May
Wiladat of Imam al-Hadi (a), Celebration
Friday 21 May 2027
Observed on different dates by different communities
- Indo-Pak: 2 or 5 Rajab (duas.org)
16
22 May
Wafat of Sayyida Zaynab (a), Mourning
16 Dhu al-Hijja reckoning
Saturday 22 May 2027
Observed on different dates by different communities
- Indo-Pak: 16 Dhu al-Hijja (SABA)
18
24 May
22
28 May
24
30 May
Day of Mubahala, Celebration
Revelation of the Verse of Wilaya (the ring given in ruku)
Sunday 30 May 2027
Observed on different dates by different communities
- Indo-Pak: 24 Dhu al-Hijja 9 AH
Today
12 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH
Thursday 24 September 2026
No special observance is marked today.
Coming up
- Shahadat of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra (a)13 Jumada al-Ula · Sun, 25 Oct · 75-day reportexpected
- Wiladat of Imam al-Sajjad (a)15 Jumada al-Ula · Tue, 27 Oct · 15 Jumada al-Ula reckoningexpected
- Ayyam-e-Fatimiyya1 Jumada al-Thani · Wed, 11 Novexpected
- Wiladat of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra (a)20 Jumada al-Thani · Mon, 30 Novexpected
Where communities differ on a date, both positions are shown rather than one being presented as correct. Families at this Centre follow different maraji, and the calendar reflects that.