2031 Calendar

Shia Calendar April 2031

View the complete Shia calendar for April 2031. This month features 8 significant Islamic dates observed by Shia Muslims worldwide, with accurate Hijri to Gregorian date conversions for your planning needs.

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Summary

April 2031 contains 8 Shia Islamic events. This includes 2 commemorations marking solemn remembrances. There are 2 celebrations during this month. All dates show both Hijri and Gregorian equivalents.

  • •8 Shia Islamic events in April 2031
  • •2 commemorations this month
  • •2 celebrations this month
  • •All dates in Hijri and Gregorian formats
  • •Events can be added to your personal calendar

Shia Calendar for April 2031

The Shia calendar for April 2031 shows all Islamic events falling within this Gregorian month. Because the Islamic Hijri calendar is lunar-based (354-355 days per year), the specific events in any given Gregorian month change from year to year. This page shows exactly which Shia religious dates occur during April 2031.

All Events in April 2031

1Apr
Event

Departure of Imam al-Hussain (as) from Makkah to Kufa

Imam Hussein departs Makkah against warnings from his uncle Ibn Abbas and brother Mohammad-e-Hanafiya, leaving a letter declaring his intent to revive the Ummah's adherence to Amr-bil-Marouf and the path of his grandfather and father Ali. His journey to Kufa includes 14 stops: meetings with supporters like Zohair, dissuasion attempts, news of Muslim's death reducing followers to 50, a sermon at Baiza on tyranny, and aiding Hurr's thirsty army. Bypassing Kufa, he reaches Karbala on 2nd Muharram 61 Hijri, foreseeing martyrdom.

8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1452 AH

2Apr
Event

Day of Arafah

The Hajj pilgrimage requires traveling from Mecca to Arafat (knowledge) to remain until sunset on the ninth day, then briefly stopping at Mashar (consciousness) and staying in Mina (love and faith) from the tenth to twelfth or thirteenth day. These stages symbolize man's creation, descent from paradise after rebellion influenced by Satan and Eve, acquisition of wisdom and responsibility, repentance, and an eternal, restless movement toward Allah as direction, not destination, approaching absolute perfection through knowledge, consciousness, and love.

9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1452 AH

2Apr
Commemoration

Matyrdom of Muslim ibn Aqil (as)

Muslim Ibn Aqil fought bravely against his captors in Kufa but was weakened by stones and blows, including one that damaged his mouth. Promised security by Muhammad Ibn al-Ashath, he was betrayed and taken to Ubayd Allah Ibn Ziyad, who executed him by beheading from the palace top on 9th Dhu al-Hijja 60 A.H. He wept for al-Husayn's impending danger and made a will. Hani' Ibn Urwa was also killed in the marketplace. Their heads were sent to Yazid, who praised Ibn Ziyad's actions.

9 Dhu al-Hijjah 1452 AH

3Apr
Celebration

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Aḍḥā, celebrated on Dhu l-Hijja 10, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's near-sacrifice of Isma'il, replaced by a ram from Jabra'il. Muslims perform sacrifices in Mina during Hajj as remembrance. Emphasis is on worship: vigil on the eve, ghusl, Eid Prayer, sacrifice, ziyarah of Imam al-Husayn, and al-Nudba Supplication. Fasting is forbidden, and it is an official holiday in Muslim countries with public ceremonies.The story details Ibrahim's submission, where the knife wouldn't cut, leading to God's acceptance and the ram's sacrifice. Imam Ali recommended vigils on this night.

10 Dhu al-Hijjah 1452 AH

11Apr
Celebration

Eid al-Ghadir

The transcript discusses Eid al-Ghadeer, emphasizing the Prophet Muhammad's appointment of Ali ibn Abi Talib as successor at Ghadir Khumm on 18 Dhul Hijjah, supported by Quranic verses (5:67 and 5:3) and hadiths like Hadith al-Ghadeer. It highlights the event's significance as completing Islam, with the Prophet declaring, 'Whomever I am his master, Ali is his master,' followed by pledges of allegiance. Historical sources from scholars like al-Tabari confirm it, refuting distortions of 'maula' as mere friend or cousin. The next episode will address Muslim disobedience to the Prophet.

18 Dhu al-Hijjah 1452 AH

15Apr
Commemoration

Martyrdom of Maytham al-Tamar

Meytham at Tammar, trained in esoteric knowledge by Imam Ali, was hanged and speared by Ubaydullah bin Ziyad, fulfilling prophecies. Rushayd al Hajari endured predicted torture and crucifixion by Ziyad. Hujr bin Adi opposed cursing Ali, leading to his arrest and execution by Mu’awiyah. ‘Amr bin Humaq, a devoted companion, was killed in Mosul. The infant sons of Muslim bin Aqeel escaped prison but were betrayed and beheaded.

22 Dhu al-Hijjah 1452 AH

23Apr
Event

Beginning of the Hijri Year

The beginning of the Hijri year marks the start of a new Islamic calendar year.

1 Muharram 1453 AH

24Apr
Event

Arrival of Imam al-Hussain (as) to Karbala

Imam Husayn arrives in Karbala on 2nd Muharram 61 A.H., where Umar bin Sad encamps opposite with 4000 soldiers. The Imam, invited by Iraqis, offers to return but Ibn Ziyad demands allegiance to Yazid and blocks water access. Negotiations fail; Ibn Ziyad orders unconditional surrender or attack. A security letter for Ummul Banin's sons is refused. Abbas secures a night's delay for prayers. The Imam addresses companions, urging them to leave for safety as martyrdom looms.

2 Muharram 1453 AH

Key Takeaways

  • 18 Shia Islamic events in April 2031
  • 22 commemorations this month
  • 32 celebrations this month
  • 4All dates in Hijri and Gregorian formats
  • 5Events can be added to your personal calendar
  • 6Dates accurate for 2031 (shift ~11 days each year)

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