Islamic Occasions

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• 10 Muharram

  Ashura

  The anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn, his family and companions at Karbala, 61 AH.

  As per the source
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• 20 Safar

  Arba'een

  Forty days after the martyrdom of Imam Husayn; a major visitation occasion.

  As per the source
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• 17 Rabi al-Awwal

  Mawlid al-Nabi

  Commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

  As per the source
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• 27 Rajab

  Mab'ath al-Nabi

  Commemorates the start of the Prophet's mission and the beginning of revelation.

  As per the source
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• 15 Sha'ban

  Wiladat Imam al-Mahdi

  Commemorates the birth of the twelfth Imam.

  As per the source
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• 19 Ramadan

  Laylat al-Qadr (19 Ramadan)

  One of the possible nights of Laylat al-Qadr.

  As per the source

• 21 Ramadan

  Laylat al-Qadr (21 Ramadan)

  One of the possible nights of Laylat al-Qadr; also the anniversary of Imam Ali's martyrdom.

  As per the source
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• 23 Ramadan

  Laylat al-Qadr (23 Ramadan)

  One of the possible nights of Laylat al-Qadr.

  As per the source

• 1 Shawwal

  Eid al-Fitr

  The festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

  As per the source

• 10 Dhu al-Hijjah

  Eid al-Adha

  The Festival of Sacrifice during the Hajj season.

  As per the source

• 18 Dhu al-Hijjah

  Eid al-Ghadir

  Commemorates the Prophet's designation of Imam Ali at Ghadir Khumm.

  As per the source
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