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Shia Calendar December 2026

View the complete Shia calendar for December 2026. This month features 10 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

December 2026 contains 10 Shia Islamic events. This includes 3 commemorations marking solemn remembrances. There are 5 celebrations during this month. All dates show both Hijri and Gregorian equivalents.

  • •10 Shia Islamic events in December 2026
  • •3 commemorations this month
  • •5 celebrations this month
  • •All dates in Hijri and Gregorian formats
  • •Events can be added to your personal calendar

Shia Calendar for December 2026

The Shia calendar for December 2026 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 December 2026.

All Events in December 2026

1Dec
Celebration

Wilādat Fatimah al-Zahra (as)

Disagreement exists on Fatima az-Zahra's birth: Shiite traditions affirm five years after revelation, on 20th Jamadi al-Thani, supported by Imams and scholars like Kulayni and Mufeed. Sunni views place it five years before, during Kaaba construction. Post-revelation birth is deemed true, with false claims motivated by denying paradise-related conception and alleging her unattractiveness. Birth involved angelic midwives like Eve and Maryam assisting Khadija, who personally nursed her.

20 Jumada al-Thani 1448 AH

2Dec
Commemoration

Death of Umm Kulthum (as) (dauther of Imam Ali)

Umm Kulthum, daughter of Ali Ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah al-Zahra', was born in 6 A.H. Scholars confirm her as one of Fatimah's daughters, distinct from others with similar names. She married Umar under duress, bearing Zayd and Ruqayyah, then wed Awn Ibn Ja'far after Umar's death. She died in Medina before Karbala', buried with son Zayd during al-Hasan and al-Husayn's lifetime. Known for piety, eloquence, and narrating traditions amid family tragedies.

21 Jumada al-Thani 1448 AH

11Dec
Celebration

Birth of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as)

The Fifth Imam, Muhammad Ibn ‘Ali al-Baqir (as), born in Madina on 1st Rajab 57 Hijri and died on 7th Zilhijja 114 Hijri at age 57, led a 19-year Imamate. Fulfilling a prophecy, he was recognized by Jabir ibn Abdullah. He opened schools teaching Qur’an and Hadith, earning the title Baqir for his knowledge. He advised on Islamic currency, regained Fadak under Umer Ibn Abdul Aziz, and faced harassment from Hisham, demonstrating archery skills. His schools trained 25,000 students and produced 400 Hadith books. Poisoned by Ummayads, he was succeeded by Ja’far Sadiq (as).

1 Rajab 1448 AH

12Dec
Celebration

Birth of Imam Ali al-Hadi (as)

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.), born in 212 AH in Medina to Imam al-Jawad (a.s.) and a bondmaid mother, inherited a noble lineage from prophethood and Imamate. Named Ali with epithets like al-Naqi and al-Hadi, he displayed early genius, piety, and knowledge, astonishing teachers and earning reverence from Muslims, Alawids, and even Christians. Raised in a virtuous family, he embodied high morals, asceticism, and jurisprudence, as praised by historians for his honor, wisdom, and infallibility.

2 Rajab 1448 AH

13Dec
Commemoration

Martyrdom of Imam Ali al-Hadi (as)

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.), born in 212 AH in Medina to Imam al-Jawad (a.s.) and a bondmaid mother, inherited a noble lineage from prophethood and Imamate. Named Ali with epithets like al-Naqi and al-Hadi, he displayed early genius, piety, and knowledge, astonishing teachers and earning reverence from Muslims, Alawids, and even Christians. Raised in a virtuous family, he embodied high morals, asceticism, and jurisprudence, as praised by historians for his honor, wisdom, and infallibility.

3 Rajab 1448 AH

20Dec
Celebration

Birth of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (as)

Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (a.s.), the ninth Shia Imam, descended from the noble Prophet's family through his father, Imam Ali ar-Ridha (a.s.), and a virtuous bondmaid mother whose name historians dispute (e.g., al-Khayzuran or Sukaynah). Born on 19 Ramadan 195 AH in Medina, he was raised in the house of imamate, displaying early intelligence and genius that astonished scholars. Epithets like al-Jawad (generous) and al-Taqiy (pious) reflect his virtues, praised by his father and contemporaries for knowledge, piety, and generosity.

10 Rajab 1448 AH

22Dec
Event

Imam Ali (as) Establishes Kufa as Seat of Caliphate

In Rajab 36 A.H. (January 657), Ali transferred the Islamic capital from Medina to Kufa after victory in the Battle of the Camel, appointing Abdullah ibn Abbas as Basra's governor. Reasons included rewarding Kufa's support, protecting Medina from civil strife and desecration, its central administrative position, and monitoring Muawiya. Additional factors: preserving Medina's pure Islamic culture from alien influences, vice, and language corruption; presenting true egalitarian Islam; and ensuring security for holy cities like Medina and Makkah.

12 Rajab 1448 AH

23Dec
Celebration

Birth of Imam Ali (as)

Ali ibn Abi Talib was born on the 13th of Rajab in the 30th year of the Elephant (600 AD) inside the Kaaba in Makkah, to parents Abu Talib and Fatima bint Asad of the Hashim clan. His cousin Muhammad, aged 30, greeted and dedicated the infant to Allah, unlike other Arab children dedicated to idols. Ali never worshipped idols and was adopted by Muhammad at age five to be groomed for his destiny. Historians affirm his unique birth and life's full historical visibility, linking him inseparably to Islam's rise.

13 Rajab 1448 AH

25Dec
Event

Change of Qibla to the Kaaba

After the Prophet's migration to Medina, the qiblah changed from Bayt al-Maqdis to the Ka'bah in the 17th month, following divine command in Quran 2:144, amid Jewish opposition and mockery. This shift tested true believers (Quran 2:143), attracted Arabs by honoring the Ka'bah built by Ibrahim, and distanced Muslims from obstructive Jews, similar to replacing Ashura fasting with Ramadan. During noon prayer, Jibreel turned the Prophet precisely toward the Ka'bah, aligning exactly with modern coordinates—a scientific miracle without instruments.

15 Rajab 1448 AH

25Dec
Commemoration

Death of Zainab (as)

Historians debate Bibi Zaynab's death and burial: some say Medina's Jannatul Baqih, others Cairo on 14th Rajab 62 AH at Muslima Ibn Makhlid's house, or Damascus/Rawiya after illness en route to her husband. Overwhelmed by Karbala's tragedies—thirst, killings, captivity—she died heartbroken on 15th Rajab 62 AH, 17 months later. Reflections emphasize her steadfastness, critique insincere mourning in majalis, urge sincerity, lessons against tyranny, and Quranic insights on life's recorded deeds for judgment.

15 Rajab 1448 AH

Key Takeaways

  • 110 Shia Islamic events in December 2026
  • 23 commemorations this month
  • 35 celebrations this month
  • 4All dates in Hijri and Gregorian formats
  • 5Events can be added to your personal calendar
  • 6Dates accurate for 2026 (shift ~11 days each year)

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