On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Jumada al-Akhir 1443 AH will be Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 for the entire North American region. There were multiple confirmed moon sightings on the eve of Monday, January 3rd. 

Key dates for the Month of Jumada al-Akhir:

• 3 Jumada al-Akhir: Martyrdom Anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra (p)
• 13 Jumada al-Akhir: Death Anniversary of Lady Umm al-Banin (p)
• 20 Jumada al-Akhir: Birth Anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra (p)

Jazakum Allahu Khayran,
Shia Muslim Council of Southern California