Birth of Imam Ali (RA)
وِلَادَةُ الإِمَامِ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِب
Hazrat Ali was born on the 13th of Rajab inside the Holy Kaaba in Makkah — a distinction held by no other person in Islamic history. Muslims celebrate this day with gatherings of prayer, recitation, and remembrance (majalis). His mother Fatima bint Asad entered the Kaaba when she felt labor pains, and the wall miraculously opened for her.
Shab-e-Barat / Mid-Sha'ban
لَيْلَةُ النِّصْفِ مِنْ شَعْبَان
The Night of Fortune and Forgiveness, widely observed across the Muslim world. This night is also associated with the descendants of Ali — many communities commemorate it as the birth anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi, a descendant of Ali through his son Husayn.
Battle of Badr
غَزْوَةُ بَدْر
The first major battle of Islam at Badr, where Ali played a pivotal role. He was among the foremost warriors who defended the nascent Muslim community. Ali defeated many prominent Quraysh warriors in single combat and was instrumental in the Muslim victory that shaped the course of Islamic history.
Attack on Imam Ali (RA)
ضَرْبُ الإِمَامِ عَلِيّ
While leading the Fajr (dawn) prayer in Masjid al-Kufa, Hazrat Ali was struck on the head with a poison-coated sword by Ibn Muljam, a Kharijite assassin. Despite the fatal wound, Ali's first concern was for his assailant's fair treatment, instructing his sons: "If I survive, I will decide his fate; if I die, strike him only once as he struck me once."
Martyrdom (Shahadat) of Imam Ali (RA)
شَهَادَةُ الإِمَامِ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِب
Two days after the attack, on the 21st of Ramadan, Hazrat Ali (RA) departed this world. His last words included: "By the Lord of the Kaaba, I have succeeded!" He was buried in what is now Najaf, Iraq, where his magnificent shrine stands today. This day is observed with mourning, prayer, and reflection across the Muslim world.
Eid al-Ghadir (Event of Ghadir Khumm)
عِيدُ الغَدِير
On returning from the Farewell Pilgrimage, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stopped at Ghadir Khumm and declared before tens of thousands of companions: "Whoever I am his master (Mawla), Ali is his master." This event is celebrated as one of the most significant days in Islamic history. It was followed by the revelation of the verse: "Today I have perfected your religion for you" (Quran 5:3).
Day of Mubahala
يَوْمُ المُبَاهَلَة
The Event of Mubahala (mutual imprecation) with the Christians of Najran. The Prophet (PBUH) brought Ali as his "self" (nafs), Fatima as his "women," and Hasan and Husayn as his "sons," as mentioned in Quran 3:61. The Christians of Najran, upon seeing the radiant faces, chose not to proceed with the mubahala and agreed to a treaty.
Islamic New Year
رَأْسُ السَّنَةِ الهِجْرِيَّة
The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the Hijri calendar. The month of Muharram is sacred and is a time of reflection on the sacrifices of Ali and his family. The first ten days of Muharram are particularly solemn, culminating in Ashura (10 Muharram) — commemorating the martyrdom of Ali's son, Imam Husayn (RA), at Karbala in 61 AH.