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September 4, 2025
Lunar Hijri
Rabiʻ I 12, 1447
Solar Hijri
Shahrivar 13, 1404
Martyrdom / demise Strength of evidence: Weak
Al-Kulayni in al-Kafi and most Sunni historians date the Prophet’s death to 12 Rabi al-Awwal 11 AH.
Other views The prevailing Shia view is 28 Safar. Sources Religious occasion Strength of evidence: Medium
After leaving Mecca the Prophet reached Quba, where Imam Ali joined him with the Fatimas, and then entered Medina. Masjid Quba, the first mosque of Islam, was built in those days.
Other views Arrival at Quba is given as 8 or 12 Rabi al-Awwal. Sources Religious occasion Strength of evidence: Medium
Sunni sources place the Prophet’s birth on 12 Rabi al-Awwal and Shia sources on the 17th; the days between are observed as Unity Week.
Sources National occasion Strength of evidence: Strong
Honouring al-Biruni, scientist, astronomer and author of al-Athar al-Baqiya.
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