Shia Days
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Thursday December 16, 2027

Gregorian
December 16, 2027
Lunar Hijri
Rajab 18, 1449
Solar Hijri
Azar 25, 1406

Death of Ibrahim, son of the Prophet

Mourning Strength of evidence: Weak

Ibrahim, the Prophet’s son by Mariya the Copt, died in 10 AH at about 18 months; the Prophet wept for him, and a solar eclipse occurred that day.

Other views
Rabi al-Awwal and Ramadan are also reported.
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Death of al-Ma’mun

Death of an enemy of the Ahl al-Bayt Strength of evidence: Weak

Al-Ma’mun, the Abbasid caliph held responsible for Imam al-Reza’s martyrdom, died at Budandun near Tarsus during a campaign against Byzantium in 218 AH.

Other views
Sources give dates between 16 and 19 Rajab.
Sources

Research Day

National occasion Strength of evidence: Strong

National research day in Iran’s official calendar.

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