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Shia Calendar May 2046

View the complete Shia calendar for May 2046. 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

May 2046 contains 10 Shia Islamic events. This includes 3 commemorations marking solemn remembrances. There are 4 celebrations during this month. All dates show both Hijri and Gregorian equivalents.

  • •10 Shia Islamic events in May 2046
  • •3 commemorations this month
  • •4 celebrations this month
  • •All dates in Hijri and Gregorian formats
  • •Events can be added to your personal calendar

Shia Calendar for May 2046

The Shia calendar for May 2046 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 2046.

All Events in May 2046

7May
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 1468 AH

8May
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 1468 AH

9May
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 1468 AH

16May
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 1468 AH

18May
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 1468 AH

19May
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 1468 AH

21May
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 1468 AH

21May
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 1468 AH

30May
Event

Battle of Khaybar

The Battle of Khaybar occurred in the 7th year of Hijrah against the Jews who had amassed 10,000 warriors to attack Medina. Muslims, initially defeated over three days by warriors Marhab and Harith despite attacks led by Abu Bakr and Umar, faced difficulties as the Prophet suffered a migraine and Ali had sore eyes. The Prophet then cured Ali's eyes with saliva, gave him the flag, and Ali killed Marhab and Harith, uprooted the fort's gate as a shield, and conquered Khaybar with divine help.

24 Rajab 1468 AH

31May
Commemoration

Martyrdom of Imam Musa al-Khadim (as)

Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, born in 128 A.H. in Abwa’, son of Imam Ja’far Sadiq, served as the seventh Imam for 35 years until his martyrdom by poisoning in 183 A.H. in Baghdad’s prison at age 55, buried in Al-Kadhimiyn. Despite caliphal surveillance and imprisonment, he focused on worship, scholarship, teaching, and guiding followers. Traditions from Imam Sadiq confirm his imamate. Renowned for piety, knowledge, generosity, and tolerance, he aided the poor anonymously and exemplified forgiveness.

25 Rajab 1468 AH

Key Takeaways

  • 110 Shia Islamic events in May 2046
  • 23 commemorations this month
  • 34 celebrations this month
  • 4All dates in Hijri and Gregorian formats
  • 5Events can be added to your personal calendar
  • 6Dates accurate for 2046 (shift ~11 days each year)

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There are 10 Islamic events in May 2046, including 3 commemorations and 4 celebrations.

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