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Shia Calendar March 2026

View the complete Shia calendar for March 2026. This month features 9 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

March 2026 contains 9 Shia Islamic events. This includes 3 commemorations marking solemn remembrances. There are 2 celebrations during this month. All dates show both Hijri and Gregorian equivalents.

  • •9 Shia Islamic events in March 2026
  • •3 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 March 2026

The Shia calendar for March 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 March 2026.

All Events in March 2026

3Mar
Commemoration

Death of Mukhtar al-Thaqafi (ra)

The article defends Mukhtar al-Thaqafi's character against controversies, portraying him as a loyal Shi'a revolutionary who avenged Imam Husayn's killers, uplifted the underprivileged, and promoted social equality in seventh-century Iraq. Accusations of heresy, founding sects like the Kaysaniyyah, and falsely naming Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah as Mahdi are dismissed as Umayyad propaganda. Mukhtar's bravery, honor, and generosity are highlighted, emphasizing his focus on justice over doctrinal innovation.

14 Ramadan 1447 AH

4Mar
Celebration

Birth Imam al-Hassan (as)

Fatima az-Zahra gave birth to Imam Hasan on Ramadhan 15, 3 A.H., with Asma Bint Umais present. Despite the Prophet's instruction against wrapping the baby in yellow cloth, it happened unintentionally. Upon return, the Prophet removed it, wrapped him in white, and named him Al-Hasan following divine revelation via Gabriel, adapting Haroun's son's name Shubbar to Arabic. He performed Adhan and Iqamah, and on the seventh day sacrificed rams, shaved the head, gave charity, and rejected the blood custom.

15 Ramadan 1447 AH

4Mar
Event

Departure of Muslim bin Aqil to Kufa

Al Husayn dispatches Muslim Ibn Aqil to Kufa to assess support, facing journey perils where guides die of thirst; Muslim expresses doubt but continues after Al Husayn's urging. In Kufa, 18,000 Shia pledge allegiance to Al Husayn via Muslim. Governor al-Numan warns against rebellion. Reports reach Yazid, who appoints Ubayd Allah Ibn Ziyad as governor. Ubayd Allah arrives veiled, mistaken for Al Husayn, and enters the palace despite resistance.

15 Ramadan 1447 AH

6Mar
Event

Battle of Badr

In early 624, Muhammad led 313 Muslims to intercept a Quraysh caravan at Badr, but faced a 1000-strong army instead. After consultations affirming support from Muhajirs and Ansar, they secured water sources strategically. The battle began with duels where Ali and Hamza killed key Makkan champions, including Walid and Utbah. Muslims held firm against charges, counterattacked, slaying Abu Jahl and routing the enemy. Islam's first victory, with Ali killing 22, secured its survival; 50 prisoners were ransomed or freed after teaching literacy.

17 Ramadan 1447 AH

8Mar
Commemoration

Wounding of Imam Ali (as)

Imam Ali foresaw his assassination by Abd Al-Rahman ibn Muljim, interacting with him multiple times and warning of treachery. Ibn Muljim, influenced by Qatam whose family Ali had killed, agreed to kill him for marriage, recruiting Shabib and Wirdan. On the 19th of Ramadan, Ali spent the night in prayer and shared prophetic dreams with his family. During dawn prayer at the mosque, Ibn Muljim struck him with a poisoned sword. Ali instructed kind treatment of his assassin, emphasizing mercy.

19 Ramadan 1447 AH

10Mar
Commemoration

Martyrdom of Imam Ali (as)

A group of Khawarij plotted to assassinate Imam Ali during Hajj in Makkah, blaming him for Muslim bloodshed alongside Mu’awiyah and Amr ibn Al-As; Abd Al-Rahman ibn Muljim targeted Ali on the 19th of Ramadan at dawn prayer. Evidence suggests Umayyad involvement through funding, incitement, and spies like Al-Ash’ath. Ali foresaw his death, advised Ibn Muljim, and spent the night in worship. Struck by Ibn Muljim’s poisoned sword during prostration, Ali issued last wills emphasizing piety, justice, and mercy, appointing Al-Hasan successor before dying on the 21st night.

21 Ramadan 1447 AH

12Mar
Event

Laylat al-Qadr

Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power in Ramadan, is better than a thousand months, with good deeds equaling those over that period. It commemorates the Quran's revelation as guidance for mankind, along with other holy books. The night marks the arrival of final divine guidance for happiness in both worlds, celebrated through spiritual worship and prayers. Believers' fates for the coming year are decreed then, encouraging all-night vigils for blessings and forgiveness.

23 Ramadan 1447 AH

20Mar
Celebration

Eid al-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr is a spiritual festival marking the end of Ramadan, where Muslims thank Allah for the strength to fast and obey commandments, rejoicing in completing this sacred task rather than its departure. True Islamic sentiment views Ramadan's end with sorrow, as reflected in Imam Zainul-Abedeen's invocation praising its blessings. The festival lifts fasting restrictions but warns against un-Islamic indulgences. It offers three blessings: gratitude to God, self-reflection on character, and obligatory charity to the needy. Special prayers promote universal brotherhood, contrasting religion's elevation of human qualities with materialism's degradation.

1 Shawwal 1447 AH

22Mar
Event

Battle of Khandaq

The Battle of Khandaq occurred in Ramadan, fifth year of Hijrat, when expelled Bani Nuzayr incited Quraish and tribes to form a 10,000-strong confederation against the Prophet in Medina. On Salman's advice, Muslims (700) dug a trench from Uhud to Rayah, with the Prophet breaking a rock revealing conquest visions. Miracles included multiplied food at Jabir's. Bani Quraiza betrayed their treaty. Ali slew champion Amr bin Abde Wudd in duel. After 20+ days' siege, a divine wind scattered enemies, ensuring Muslim victory despite hypocrites' doubts.

3 Shawwal 1447 AH

Key Takeaways

  • 19 Shia Islamic events in March 2026
  • 23 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 2026 (shift ~11 days each year)

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