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Islamic dates follow the Hijri lunar calendar, which has 354-355 days per year (about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar). This means Islamic events shift approximately 11 days earlier each Gregorian year.

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Our dates are calculated using astronomical algorithms. However, some Islamic dates (like Ramadan) are traditionally determined by moon sighting, which may vary by 1-2 days depending on location and religious authority.

2031 Calendar

Shia Calendar August 2031

Q: What are the main Islamic events in August 2031?

The main Islamic events in August 2031 include: Uprising of al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafi to Avenge Imam al-Hussain (as), Birth of Zainab (as), Battle of the Camel, and 1 more events.

View the complete Shia calendar for August 2031. This month features 4 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

August 2031 contains 4 Shia Islamic events. This includes 1 commemoration marking solemn remembrances. There is 1 celebration during this month. All dates show both Hijri and Gregorian equivalents.

•4 Shia Islamic events in August 2031
•1 commemoration this month
•1 celebration this month
•All dates in Hijri and Gregorian formats
•Events can be added to your personal calendar

Shia Calendar for August 2031

The Shia calendar for August 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 August 2031.

All Events in August 2031

3Aug

Event

Uprising of al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafi to Avenge Imam al-Hussain (as)

The chapter examines Shi’ism's origins in political caliphal struggles, involving oligarchic timocracy and marginalized resistance, intertwined with religion unlike Western church-state separation. It details early divisions after Imams ‘Ali, Hasan, and Husayn, focusing on Mukhtar al-Thaqafi's 685-686 Kufah insurrection as enlightened messianic activist, avenging Husayn's death on behalf of Muhammad Ibn al-Hanafiyyah as Mahdi. Shi’ism is a metaphysical restoration of Prophethood through Imams' wilayah, not mere politics or founded by figures like Ibn Saba’.

14 Rabi al-Thani 1453 AH

23Aug

Celebration

Birth of Zainab (as)

Lady Zainab (as) was the third child of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (sa), born in 5 A.H. after Imam Husayn (as), refuting claims she followed a miscarriage of Mohsin, which historians like Bint Ash-Shati use to downplay the attack on Fatima's house. Named "Zainab" by the Prophet (S), meaning "embellishment of her father," or via Gabriel. Her life involved noble traits amid tragedies: deaths of grandfather and mother, father's confinement, his martyrdom, battles, Hasan's poisoning, Karbala massacre, captivity to Syria, return to Medina, and exile to Egypt, where her tomb is visited (though most believe it's in Syria).

5 Jumada al-Awwal 1453 AH

28Aug

Event

Battle of the Camel

The Battle of Basra, or Battle of the Camel, marked the Second Civil War in Islam after Uthman's assassination and Ali's accession as caliph. Ayesha, Talha, and Zubayr, using vengeance for Uthman as pretext for their ambitions, raised a 3000-strong army in Mecca, captured Basra, killed 600 Muslims, and seized the treasury. Ali, after failed peace efforts and mustering 700 volunteers plus Kufan reinforcements, confronted them. Negotiations failed; Zubayr deserted and was killed, Talha died in battle, and Ayesha's camel became the focal point until slain, leading to rebel defeat. Ali showed mercy, pardoned leaders including Ayesha, and reunited the umma.

10 Jumada al-Awwal 1453 AH

31Aug

Commemoration

Martyrdom of Fatimah al-Zahra (as)

After the Prophet's death, a group of up to 4000 men, led by Umar ibn Khattab, demanded Ali ibn Abi-Talib's allegiance to Abu Bakr at Fatima tuz Zahra's door. Ali, preparing the Qur'an, refused. They threatened to burn the house, set fire to the door, kicked it in, injuring Fatima—breaking her rib and causing miscarriage of Al-Muhassin. On her deathbed, Fatima requested a secret night burial attended by few loyal companions like Ali, al-Hassan, al-Husayn, Ammar bin Yasir, and Salman al-Muhammadi. Her grave's location remains unknown. Ali, who lifted Khaybar's gates effortlessly, wept unable to lift her body.

13 Jumada al-Awwal 1453 AH

Key Takeaways

14 Shia Islamic events in August 2031
21 commemoration this month
31 celebration 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 Islamic events in August 2031, including 1 commemorations and 1 celebrations.