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.
Today is Friday, 25 September 2026 · 14 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH
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- Wiladat · birth
- Shahadat · martyrdom
- Wafat · passing
- Eid · celebration
- Occasion
Events in August 2183
- 15DhH
Birth of Imam Ali al-Naqi al-Hadi (a)
Wiladat · birthTue, 5 Aug 2183212 AH · 1236 years ago
- 18DhH
Eid · celebrationFri, 8 Aug 218310 AH · 1438 years ago
The Prophet (s) declares Imam Ali (a) his successor at Ghadir Khumm.
- 24DhH
Eid · celebrationThu, 14 Aug 21839 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)
OccasionFri, 15 Aug 2183
- 1Muh
OccasionWed, 20 Aug 2183
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
OccasionThu, 21 Aug 218361 AH · 1387 years ago
- 7Muh
Water cut off from Imam Husayn's (a) camp
OccasionTue, 26 Aug 218361 AH · 1387 years ago
- 9Muh
OccasionThu, 28 Aug 218361 AH · 1387 years ago
- 10Muh
Ashura — Martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a)
Shahadat · martyrdomFri, 29 Aug 218361 AH · 1387 years ago
The martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a), his family and companions at Karbala.
- 11Muh
The captives of Karbala are taken towards Kufa
OccasionSat, 30 Aug 218361 AH · 1387 years ago
- 12Muh
Burial of the martyrs of Karbala
OccasionSun, 31 Aug 218361 AH · 1387 years ago