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 Nov
Marriage of Imam Ali (a) and Sayyida Fatima (a), Celebration
Sunday 7 November 2173
6
12 Nov
Martyrdom of Imam al-Jawad (a), Mourning
alternate report
Friday 12 November 2173
Observed on different dates by different communities
- Indo-Pak: 29 Dhu al-Qada
- Iraqi: 5 or 6 Dhu al-Hijja
7
13 Nov
8
14 Nov
Departure of Imam al-Husayn (a) from Mecca toward Karbala, Mourning
Sunday 14 November 2173
9
15 Nov
9
15 Nov
10
16 Nov
Eid al-Adha, Celebration
Yawm al-Nahr
Tuesday 16 November 2173
Observed on different dates by different communities
- Indo-Pak: Local sighting (Moonsighting Australia)
- Iraqi: Sistani's office announcement
14
20 Nov
The Prophet (s) gives Fadak to Sayyida Fatima (a), Commemoration
Saturday 20 November 2173
15
21 Nov
Wiladat of Imam al-Hadi (a), Celebration
Sunday 21 November 2173
Observed on different dates by different communities
- Indo-Pak: 2 or 5 Rajab (duas.org)
16
22 Nov
Wafat of Sayyida Zaynab (a), Mourning
16 Dhu al-Hijja reckoning
Monday 22 November 2173
Observed on different dates by different communities
- Indo-Pak: 16 Dhu al-Hijja (SABA)
18
24 Nov
22
28 Nov
24
30 Nov
Day of Mubahala, Celebration
Revelation of the Verse of Wilaya (the ring given in ruku)
Tuesday 30 November 2173
Observed on different dates by different communities
- Indo-Pak: 24 Dhu al-Hijja 9 AH
Today
11 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH
Wednesday 23 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.