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 Thursday, 17 September 2026 · 6 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH
Dates are calculated and follow the moon — local sighting can differ by a day. Pick your region and fine-tune; your choice is remembered on this device.
Coming up
- in 2 daysBirth of Imam Hasan al-Askari (a)19 Sept · 8 Rabi al-Thani
- in 4 daysPassing of Lady Fatima al-Ma'suma (a)21 Sept · 10 Rabi al-Thani
- in 29 daysBirth of Lady Zaynab (a)16 Oct · 5 Jumada al-Ula
- in 34 daysBattle of Jamal21 Oct · 10 Jumada al-Ula
- in 37 daysMartyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (a) — 75-day narration24 Oct · 13 Jumada al-Ula
- Wiladat · birth
- Shahadat · martyrdom
- Wafat · passing
- Eid · celebration
- Occasion
Events in October 2112
- 10DhH
Eid · celebrationSat, 1 Oct 2112
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 · birthThu, 6 Oct 2112212 AH · 1236 years ago
- 18DhH
Eid · celebrationSun, 9 Oct 211210 AH · 1438 years ago
The Prophet (s) declares Imam Ali (a) his successor at Ghadir Khumm.
- 24DhH
Eid · celebrationSat, 15 Oct 21129 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)
OccasionSun, 16 Oct 2112
- 1Muh
OccasionSat, 22 Oct 2112
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
OccasionSun, 23 Oct 211261 AH · 1387 years ago
- 7Muh
Water cut off from Imam Husayn's (a) camp
OccasionFri, 28 Oct 211261 AH · 1387 years ago
- 9Muh
OccasionSun, 30 Oct 211261 AH · 1387 years ago
- 10Muh
Ashura — Martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a)
Shahadat · martyrdomMon, 31 Oct 211261 AH · 1387 years ago
The martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a), his family and companions at Karbala.