Islamic events and occasions observed in the Shia calendar — Eid, Ghadeer, Mubahila, the births and martyrdoms of the Ahlulbayt (a.s.), plus news of Al Mehdi Quran Center activities. Find dates, significance and recommended a’maal for each occasion.
Dates follow the Islamic (Hijri) calendar and may shift by a day depending on moon sighting in your country. Teach children why each occasion matters with our online Shia Islamic school lessons.
Quick answer: In 2026 the first Fatimiyah (13–15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448) falls on about 24–26 October, and the second Fatimiyah (3–5 Jumada al-Thani 1448) falls on about 13–15 November. Shia communities follow local moon sighting and the ruling of their
9 Rabi ul Awal — Eid-e-Shuja, Eid-e-Zahra and the Taj Poshi of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.). Key facts, history and the meaning of this day of joy in the Shia tradition.
Mawkib Al Hujja in London serves mourners of Imam Hussain (a.s.) during Muharram 1448 — its programmes, services and how the community can take part.
Biography of Hazrat Khadija (s.a.) — first wife of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.), first believer in Islam and mother of Bibi Fatima (s.a.) — her life, wealth and devotion.
Biography of Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), the twelfth Imam born on 15 Sha’ban — his birth, occultation and the promised establishment of universal justice.
The life and mission of Syeda Zainab (s.a.), the Heroine of Karbala — her upbringing, courage, sermons in Kufa and Damascus, and how she preserved the message of Imam Hussain (a.s.).
13 Rajab marks the birth of Imam Ali (a.s.) inside the Holy Kaaba. Learn about the Commander of the Faithful, his virtues and how Muslims celebrate the day.
20 Jamadi al-Thani is the birth anniversary of Bibi Fatima Zahra (s.a.), Leader of the Women of the Worlds — her birth, titles and significance.
Qays ibn Mushir al-Saydawi, the loyal envoy of Imam Hussain (a.s.), was martyred in Kufa before Karbala. The story of his courage and loyalty.
The rewards and merits of visiting the grave of Imam Hussain (a.s.) in Karbala, based on authentic Shia sources including Kamil al-Ziyarat.
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