Shia Calendar Categories: Important Islamic Dates

Yawm ul Mab’ath (the Official Appointment) 12 B.H. and Mi’iraj (The Night Ascension) (3 or 1 B.H.).History narrates two very important events which took place of the 27th of the month of Rajab. The first is known as the Be’that – when the Holy Prophet was commanded to openly declare his prophethood and invite towards Islam. This signals the turning point in the history of the world as we know it as the final messenger with the final revelation was instructed to openly declare the message of Islam.

EId-ul-Fitr Why celebrate Id ul Fitr?Is ‘Id a sign of happiness that Ramadhan has finished? Quite the opposite! It is a celebration of thanks to Allah for giving us the chance and the strength to carry out His commands in the blessed month. We are happy that we were able to fast and pray in Ramadhan, and have hopefully increased in taqwa (God-consciousness), the goal of fasting.Allah says in Sura al-Baqarah, ayat 185: You shall complete the number (of days) and you may glorify God for His guiding you

Commemorating Yaum e Gham (Destruction of Holy Graves at Jannatul Baqi’i, Madinah 1343 A.H.) (2 May 1925 C.E.).Literally al-Baqee” means a tree garden. It is also known as Jannatul- Baqi‚Äòi due to its sanctity