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The Islamic months as announced in Najaf, with the Gregorian date beside every day.

MonthYear

Safar

1456

21 Apr – 20 May

Expected · around 20–21 Apr
  • Mourning
  • Celebration
  • Expected

Safar 1456

  1. 1
    Safar
    Fri 21 Apr (expected)

    Entry of captives into Sham

  2. 7
    Safar
    Thu 27 Apr (expected)
    Celebration

    Birth of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a)

  3. 20
    Safar
    Wed 10 May (expected)

    Arba'een — 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a)

    Groups going for ArbaeenZiyarat and guides for Arbaeen
  4. 28
    Safar
    Thu 18 May (expected)
    Mourning

    Passing of Prophet Muhammad (s) & martyrdom of Imam Hasan (a)

  5. 29
    Safar
    Fri 19 May (expected)
    Mourning

    Martyrdom of Imam Ali al-Ridha (a)

  6. 29/30
    Safar
    Fri 19 May / Sat 20 May
    Expected

    The month ends

    On the 29th or the 30th, when Najaf announces the new moon.

Next: Rabi al-Awwal · expected around 19–20 May · Birth of Prophet Muhammad (s) & Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a) on the 17th. See Rabi al-Awwal

Occasions from TheShia.org · dates as announced in Najaf