Shia Calendar 1448 AH

Aaghaz-e-Muharram

آغازِ محرم

Beginning of the months of mourning (Muharram).

Shahadat-e-Hazrat Qasim

شہادتِ حضرت قاسمؑ

Martyrdom of Hazrat Qasim ibn Hasan a.s; the blockade of water (band-e-aab).

Shab-e-Ashura / Hazrat Abbas

شبِ عاشور / حضرت عباسؑ

Night before Ashura; martyrdom of Hazrat Abbas a.s, the standard-bearer (Alamdar).

Ashura — Shahadat-e-Imam Hussain

عاشورہ — شہادتِ امام حسینؑ

The day of Ashura; martyrdom of Imam Hussain a.s and his companions at Karbala.

Shahadat-e-Ali Asghar

شہادتِ علی اصغرؑ

Martyrdom of the six-month-old Hazrat Ali Asghar a.s.

Shahadat-e-Ali Akbar

شہادتِ علی اکبرؑ

Martyrdom of Hazrat Ali Akbar a.s, the youth most resembling the Prophet.

Sham-e-Ghariban

شامِ غریباں

The desolate evening after Ashura; the captivity of the family of the Prophet.

Shahadat-e-Imam Sajjad a.s

شهادتِ امام سجاد علیہ السلام

* Saved the Lineage: Survived Karbala as the only living son of Imam Hussain, ensuring the continuation of the Imamate. * Kept Karbala Alive: Maintained the memory and message of the tragedy through tears and public sermons, exposing Umayyad tyranny. * Spiritual Masterpieces: Authored Sahifa Sajjadiyya (a definitive book of Islamic prayers) and Risalat al-Huquq (the first Islamic charter of human rights). * Secret Charity: Hand-delivered food to hundreds of poor families at night, remaining anonymous until his death. * Rebuilt the Community: Quietly educated scholars in Medina, preserving Islamic knowledge during a time of heavy political oppression.

Janab-e-Sakina (A.S.)

جنابِ سکینہؑ

The remembrance of the martyrdom associated with Sakina bint Husayn (A.S.) holds profound significance in Shia tradition. Her suffering after the tragedy of Karbala symbolizes the enduring pain borne by the family of the Prophet and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made to preserve truth, justice, and faith. Commemorating her martyrdom inspires believers to embody patience, compassion, steadfastness, and unwavering devotion to the values upheld by the Ahl al-Bayt (A.S.).

Arbaeen / Chehlum

اربعین / چہلم

The fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussain a.s.

Rehlat-e-Rasool & Shahadat-e-Imam Hasan

رحلتِ رسولؐ و شہادتِ امام حسنؑ

Passing of the Holy Prophet (s) and martyrdom of Imam Hasan a.s.

Shahadat-e-Imam Ali Raza

شہادتِ امام علی رضاؑ

Martyrdom of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Raza a.s.

Khatam Ayyam E Gham

ختم آییام غم

Shahadat-e-Imam Hasan Askari

شہادتِ امام حسن عسکریؑ

Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari a.s.

Eid-e-Zahra

عیدِ زہرا

Eid-e-Zahra ( عیدِ زہرا ), celebrated on the 9th of Rabi' al-Awwal in the Islamic calendar, is a joyous occasion for Shia Muslims . It marks the end of the two-month mourning period of Muharram and Safar, the beginning of the imamate of the twelfth Imam, and is traditionally observed as a day of happiness honoring Lady Fatima al-Zahra. [1, 2, 3] Key Significance in Urdu Tradition • اختتامِ عزاء (End of Mourning): Marks the conclusion of the formal mourning period for the tragedies of Karbala. • آغازِ امامت (Start of Imamate): Commemorates the start of the leadership of Imam Mahdi (as). • عیدِ شجاع (Eid-e-Shuja): Historically associated in local traditions with the lifting of grief from the household of the Prophet (Ahl al-Bayt). [2, 4]

Wiladat Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) & Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS)

ولادتِ رسول اکرم (ص) اور امام جعفر صادق (ع)

Birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): While many Sunni Muslims observe the Prophet's birthday on 12 Rabi' al-Awwal, Shia tradition widely holds that he was born on 17 Rabi' al-Awwal. Birth of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS): This date also marks the birth anniversary of the sixth Shia Imam and founder of Ja'fari jurisprudence. Celebrations: The day is commemorated with festive gatherings, prayers, recitation of poetry (Na'at/Manqabat), and joyous celebrations in homes and mosques

Ayyam-e-Fatimiyya

ایامِ فاطمیہ

Days of mourning for the martyrdom of Bibi Sayyida Fatima Zahra s.a.

Wiladat-e-Imam Ali

ولادتِ امام علیؑ

Birth of Imam Ali a.s inside the Holy Kaaba.

Wiladat-e-Imam Hussain

ولادتِ امام حسینؑ

Birth of Imam Hussain a.s (also Day of the Soldier / Roz-e-Pasdar).

Wiladat-e-Hazrat Abbas

ولادتِ حضرت عباسؑ

Birth of Hazrat Abbas a.s.

Wiladat-e-Ali Akbar

ولادتِ علی اکبرؑ

Birth of Hazrat Ali Akbar a.s (Day of the Youth).

Wiladat-e-Imam Mahdi (Shab-e-Barat)

ولادتِ امام مہدیؑ (شبِ برات)

Birth of Imam Mahdi a.t.f.s; the awaited saviour.

Shahadat-e-Imam Ali

شہادتِ امام علیؑ

Martyrdom of Imam Ali a.s in the nights of Qadr.

Eid-e-Ghadeer

عیدِ غدیر

Declaration of Imam Ali a.s as successor at Ghadeer Khumm.