2038 Calendar

Shia Calendar January 2038

View the complete Shia calendar for January 2038. 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

January 2038 contains 10 Shia Islamic events. This includes 5 commemorations marking solemn remembrances. There are 3 celebrations during this month. All dates show both Hijri and Gregorian equivalents.

  • •10 Shia Islamic events in January 2038
  • •5 commemorations this month
  • •3 celebrations this month
  • •All dates in Hijri and Gregorian formats
  • •Events can be added to your personal calendar

Shia Calendar for January 2038

The Shia calendar for January 2038 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 January 2038.

All Events in January 2038

6Jan
Commemoration

Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (as)

Imam Muhammad Taqi (Jawad), the Ninth Imam, was born in 195 A.H. in Medina to Imam Ridha and Sabikah. At age seven, he assumed Imamate after his father's martyrdom, lasting 17 years until his own at 25 in Baghdad under Mu’tasam. Narrations from Imam Ridha and companions confirm his succession, emphasizing his young age like Prophet Jesus. Despite short life, his knowledge, piety, and virtues shone in debates, such as with Yahya Ibn Aktham, and acts of worship and generosity.

29 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1459 AH

8Jan
Celebration

Marriage of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) to Fatima al-Zahra (as)

After the Battle of Badr in 2 AH, Fatima Zahra, daughter of Prophet Muhammad, married Ali ibn Abi Talib, selected by Allah. Raised by her father after Khadija's death, Fatima embodied ideal womanhood through devotion and purity. Muhammad rejected other proposals, accepted Ali's, and conducted the wedding with a banquet and sermon. The procession to Ali's home featured recitations and prayers. Their marriage was harmonious, focused on service to God; Fatima raised four children while performing household duties and teaching Quran. In 2 AH, Eid prayers became sunnat.

1 Dhu al-Hijjah 1459 AH

11Jan
Commemoration

Imprisonment of Imam Musa al-Khadim (as)

Harun al-Rashid imprisoned Imam Musa al-Kazim due to several reasons: the Imam's high personality and recognition as the rightful Imam by Muslims, evoking Harun's envy and malice; his craving for power, fearing the Imam's superiority; inherited hatred toward Alawids; informers accusing the Imam of collecting money and seeking caliphate; the Imam's demonstrations of his closer relation to Prophet Muhammad; specifying vast borders for Fedek; and the Imam's firm, non-flattering attitude toward Harun.

4 Dhu al-Hijjah 1459 AH

14Jan
Commemoration

Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as)

Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, the fifth Shia Imam, born in 676 CE in Medina, succeeded his father Imam Zayn al-Abidin in 714 CE and led for 19 years until his poisoning in 733 CE at age 57. Known as Baqir al-Ulum for unveiling knowledge, he founded a school disseminating true Islamic teachings amid Umayyad oppression, trained disciples, emphasized Imamate and Wilayat, and exhibited piety, charity, and moral conduct. His legacy includes compiling jurisprudence and guiding against tyranny, with seven children including Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq. His sayings highlight Islam's pillars including Wilayat, the value of supplication, and scholarly humility.

7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1459 AH

15Jan
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 1459 AH

16Jan
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 1459 AH

16Jan
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 1459 AH

17Jan
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 1459 AH

25Jan
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 1459 AH

29Jan
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 1459 AH

Key Takeaways

  • 110 Shia Islamic events in January 2038
  • 25 commemorations this month
  • 33 celebrations this month
  • 4All dates in Hijri and Gregorian formats
  • 5Events can be added to your personal calendar
  • 6Dates accurate for 2038 (shift ~11 days each year)

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