Islamic Calendar
The Hijri months with the days of the Ahlul Bayt (a) — births, martyrdoms, Eids and occasions — laid over the English calendar. Every date is entered once on its Hijri day and returns each year by itself.
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- in 29 daysBirth of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (a)30 Nov · 20 Jumada al-Thani
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- Wiladat · birth
- Shahadat · martyrdom
- Wafat · passing
- Eid · celebration
- Occasion
Events in November 2044
- 10DhH
Eid · celebrationTue, 1 Nov 2044
The feast of sacrifice on the tenth of Dhu l-Hijja, when the pilgrims at Mina and Muslims everywhere recall Ibrahim's (a) obedience.
- 15DhH
Birth of Imam Ali al-Naqi al-Hadi (a)
Wiladat · birthSun, 6 Nov 2044212 AH · 1236 years ago
- 18DhH
Eid · celebrationWed, 9 Nov 204410 AH · 1438 years ago
The Prophet (s) declares Imam Ali (a) his successor at Ghadir Khumm.
- 24DhH
Eid · celebrationTue, 15 Nov 20449 AH · 1439 years ago
The Prophet (s), Ali, Fatima, Hasan and Husayn (a) meet the Christians of Najran.
- 25DhH
Revelation of Surah al-Insan (Hal Ata)
OccasionWed, 16 Nov 2044
- 1Muh
OccasionMon, 21 Nov 2044
First day of the Hijri year and the start of the mourning period for Imam Husayn (a).
- 2Muh
Arrival of Imam Husayn (a) in Karbala
OccasionTue, 22 Nov 204461 AH · 1387 years ago
- 7Muh
Water cut off from Imam Husayn's (a) camp
OccasionSun, 27 Nov 204461 AH · 1387 years ago
- 9Muh
OccasionTue, 29 Nov 204461 AH · 1387 years ago
- 10Muh
Ashura — Martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a)
Shahadat · martyrdomWed, 30 Nov 204461 AH · 1387 years ago
The martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a), his family and companions at Karbala.