2040 Calendar

Shia Calendar May 2040

View the complete Shia calendar for May 2040. This month features 3 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

May 2040 contains 3 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.

  • •3 Shia Islamic events in May 2040
  • •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 May 2040

The Shia calendar for May 2040 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 May 2040.

All Events in May 2040

17May
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 1462 AH

22May
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 1462 AH

25May
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 1462 AH

Key Takeaways

  • 13 Shia Islamic events in May 2040
  • 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 2040 (shift ~11 days each year)

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 Islamic events in May 2040, including 1 commemorations and 1 celebrations.

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